Portret van Karel IV, koning van Frankrijk en Navarra 1598

This woodcut portrait of Charles IV, King of France and Navarre, was created by Jost Amman in 1598. The artwork depicts a bust portrait of the king in a decorative frame, surrounded by elaborate, stylized ornament, which was common in the period. The frame includes a depiction of a scene from Charles's life, offering historical context to the image. This is a fine example of an illustrated biography by Jost Amman, a prolific artist working in the late 16th century. This artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.