Portret van Maximiliaan Hendrik, bisschop van Keulen 1671 - 1672

This etching by Pieter van Schuppen, dating back to 1671-1672, depicts Maximiliaan Hendrik, the Bishop of Cologne. The portrait is set within an oval frame, and the inscription around the frame identifies the subject and his titles: “Max. Henric. D. G. Archief. Colon. S. R.I. Princeps Elector. Et Princeps Leod. Hild. Etc. V. B. D. Etc. Episcopus.” The subject is dressed in a lavish robe, and a coat of arms is displayed below his portrait. The artwork is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the visual culture of the 17th century.