Portret van Frederik Willem, keurvorst van Brandenburg 1628 - 1670

This etching by Pieter de Jode II, "Portret van Frederik Willem, keurvorst van Brandenburg," depicts Frederik Willem, Elector of Brandenburg, in regal attire. The intricate detail of his clothing and the use of an arched frame create a sense of formality and status befitting the portrait of a powerful ruler. The artwork dates from 1628 to 1670, highlighting a key period in Brandenburg's history. The engraving is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and exemplifies the Dutch mastery of portraiture in the 17th century.