Allegory of Leopold V, Archduke of Austria 1566 - 1638

"Allegory of Leopold V, Archduke of Austria" is an etching by Matthaeus Greuter from 1566-1638. It depicts an elaborate composition surrounding a central oval portrait of Leopold V, framed by his coat of arms. The etching uses allegory to convey themes of power and nobility. Figures representing virtues and attributes are placed within architectural niches, further emphasizing the archduke's strength and status. The piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a fine example of Renaissance era art.