Portret van keizer Karel de Grote 1557 - 1559

"Portret van keizer Karel de Grote" is a 16th-century engraving by Joos Gietleughen depicting a bust of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor, in a circular frame. The inscription around the frame reads "Carolus Mag. Imp. Invictus," which translates to "Charles the Great, Emperor, Invincible." The engraving is a small work, measuring just 175 mm in height and 174 mm in width. It showcases Gietleughen's ability to capture detail and render a powerful image of Charlemagne, a key figure in European history.