Portret van keizer Frans I Stefan 1765 - 1796

This engraving, "Portret van keizer Frans I Stefan," by Johann Ernst Mansfeld, is a classic example of portraiture. Created between 1765 and 1796, it depicts the Holy Roman Emperor, Franz I Stefan. The image features the emperor in a formal pose, wearing an elaborate costume, and positioned in an oval frame. The inclusion of a text panel at the bottom provides biographical details about the emperor. This engraving, with its focus on detail and historical accuracy, is a prime example of 18th-century portraiture.