Portret van Maarten van Rossum after 1542

This woodcut portrait of Maarten van Rossum, a mercenary captain, was created after 1542 by Cornelis Anthonisz, a Dutch painter and printmaker. It is considered a fine example of the woodcut technique, where the artist carves the design into a wooden block and then uses it to print multiple copies. The portrait shows van Rossum standing, with a characteristic serious expression, dressed in the military attire of the era. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the fashion and personality of a prominent figure from the 16th century.