Portret van Maximilian Curtz 1659

This is a portrait of Maximilian Curtz, a count and prime minister of the Elector of Bavaria. It was created in 1659 by the German artist Johann Martin Lerch, who was born in 1643 and died in 1693. The portrait features a detailed depiction of Maximilian Curtz with a sharp gaze and an elegant outfit, framed by a simple oval, typical of portraiture in the 17th century. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 221mm x 168mm.