Copy of Portrait of Charles V 1485 - 1531

This woodcut by Hans Weiditz the Younger, depicting Charles V, King of Spain, is an exemplary example of portraiture in the 16th century. The image, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, captures Charles in a stately pose, adorned with a fur-lined robe and a jeweled cap. The intricate detail of his attire and the inclusion of his heraldic symbols, including the double-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, emphasizes his royal status. Weiditz's use of fine lines and delicate shading effectively portrays Charles's features, resulting in a striking and memorable portrait.