Portret van Matthias van Oostenrijk c. 1581 - 1585

"Portret van Matthias van Oostenrijk" is an engraving created by Frans Hogenberg between 1581 and 1585, currently held in the Rijksmuseum. This portrait depicts Matthias of Austria, a Holy Roman Emperor, in profile, emphasizing his regal bearing. The inscription surrounding the image identifies him as "Matthias, Archduke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Governor of the Netherlands at that time." The artwork is a testament to the skill of Hogenberg, known for his detailed engravings of portraits and landscapes. This small-scale work (186 mm x 193 mm) exemplifies the detailed style of sixteenth-century portraiture.