Portret van Lodewijk van Nassau-Siegen 18th century

This 18th-century anonymous engraving is a portrait of Lodewijk van Nassau-Siegen, a Dutch admiral who served as a general in the Russian navy. The artwork depicts Nassau-Siegen in profile within a circular frame adorned with an eagle and the inscription "PRIN. KASSAJ SIEGEN GENERAL DE LA FLOTTE RUSSE DANS LA MER NOIR LOYIS". Below the portrait, a scene of ships at sea represents Nassau-Siegen's naval service in the Black Sea. This engraving is a testament to the Dutch artist's skill in capturing the likeness of a prominent figure while incorporating symbolic imagery of power and achievement.