Portret van Albrecht, aartshertog van Oostenrijk 1662

This etching by Cornelis Meyssens, created in 1662, depicts a portrait of Albrecht, Archduke of Austria. The artwork showcases Albrecht in a bust-length format, wearing a lavish ruff and a dark, richly adorned coat, with a prominent mustache. The subject is presented within an oval frame with a decorative border and a coat of arms below, indicating his noble lineage and status. The etching was likely commissioned as a visual representation of Albrecht's life and importance within the Habsburg Dynasty and provides an insight into the art of portraiture during the 17th century.