Portret van Ferdinand II (Duits keizer) after 1644

"Portret van Ferdinand II (Duits keizer)" is an engraving by Pieter van Sompel after a painting by an unknown artist, depicting Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor. Created sometime after 1644, the piece portrays Ferdinand in an oval frame adorned with cherubs and elaborate ornamentation. The engraving, with its detailed rendering of Ferdinand's features and attire, exemplifies the artistry of the Baroque period and offers a glimpse into the powerful figure of Ferdinand II, who reigned over the Holy Roman Empire during a turbulent time.