Charles V (1500–1558), Holy Roman Emperor 1515 - 1525

This portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, was painted by an anonymous artist in the early 16th century. The work is a half-length portrait, depicting Charles in a black hat and a fur-trimmed coat, holding a sword in his right hand. The portrait's small size and simple composition are characteristic of Northern Renaissance portraiture. The work is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.