Portret van Herodes Possibly 1610 - 1654

This anonymous engraving, titled "Portret van Herodes," is a depiction of Herod the Great, the King of Judea from 37 to 4 BCE. The artwork, likely created between 1610 and 1654, features Herod in a detailed, historically accurate costume, complete with a feathered hat and armor, highlighting his royal status. The image is a circular portrait, enclosed within a rectangular frame, emphasizing its illustrative purpose within a larger text. It's likely that this engraving was part of a book or publication focusing on the history of Herod and his family. The piece is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.