Portret van Robert Dudley, graaf van Leicester 1747 - 1759

This engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, created between 1747 and 1759, depicts Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features Dudley in an oval frame, showcasing his distinguished attire and prominent beard. Houbraken's meticulous etching technique and the use of hatching to render the subject's features are characteristic of the artist's work and the era's style. This detailed portrait of a significant figure of Elizabethan England remains a testament to Houbraken's skill and the enduring fascination with historical figures.