Graaf Dirk VII van Holland 1586 - 1587

This engraving, "Graaf Dirk VII van Holland", created by Hendrick Goltzius between 1586 and 1587, depicts Dirk VII, Count of Holland, in full armor. The image is part of a larger work chronicling Dutch history and features a detailed representation of the Count, holding a sword and shield, with his coat of arms prominently displayed. Goltzius’s meticulous engraving style is evident in the intricate details of the armor and the bold lines defining the Count's features, making this an important historical and artistic artifact in the Rijksmuseum collection.