Portret van Karel de Stoute 1847 - 1849

"Portret van Karel de Stoute" (Portrait of Charles the Bold) is a 19th-century engraving by Dutch artist Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben, housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, in a detailed portrait. The Duke is depicted in profile with a stern expression, wearing a helmet, armor, and a fur-trimmed cloak. This piece is an excellent example of 19th-century portraiture and offers a glimpse into the historical figure of Charles the Bold, a powerful and controversial figure in European history.