Portret van keizer Leopold I 1670 - 1724

Jacob Gole's "Portret van keizer Leopold I" from 1670-1724 is a portrait of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I. The artwork is an engraving, displaying the Emperor in a formal pose, adorned with a crown and elaborate garments. The inscription surrounding the portrait alludes to Leopold's political struggles and triumphs, including a reference to the Ottoman Empire. The engraving highlights the symbolic power of the monarch, a key aspect of Baroque portraiture. The Rijksmuseum houses this small yet historically significant print.