Portret van Robert Dudley, graaf van Leicester before 1601

This engraving by Christoffel van Sichem I depicts Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, a prominent figure in Elizabethan England. The detailed rendering of Dudley's armor and weaponry, along with the inscription "Robertus Dudleus Comes Leycester GVB: Bel," reveals his status as a military leader. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artistic techniques and historical context of portraiture in the late 16th century. It offers viewers insight into both Dudley's life and the skill of the engraver.