Archduke Alberto de Austria 1615

This portrait of Archduke Alberto de Austria was painted by Peter Paul Rubens in 1615. The painting depicts the Archduke seated in a chair, dressed in fine attire with a large, white ruff collar. He is seated in front of a balustrade with a view of a grand palace and a river in the background. This Baroque-style portrait showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow, which highlights the details of the sitter's clothing and the majestic palace beyond. The painting is likely a formal portrait commissioned to celebrate the Archduke's status and power.