Portret van Maximiliaan III Jozef, keurvorst van Beieren 1745 - 1818

This engraving by Aegid (II) Verhelst, created between 1745 and 1818, depicts Maximillian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the Elector in a regal pose, wearing armor and adorned with the insignia of his office. The oval frame is inscribed with his titles, highlighting his importance as a ruler. The detailed engraving style, typical of the 18th century, lends a sense of formality and grandeur to the work.