Portret van Jozef II, Duits keizer, als kind 1743

This engraving by Jacob Houbraken, created in 1743, depicts a young Joseph II, the future Holy Roman Emperor. The portrait shows him as a child, sitting on a cushion and wearing opulent attire, including a feathered cap and a chain of jewels. Houbraken, a Dutch artist known for his engravings, captures the young prince's regal bearing and delicate features. This piece is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and offers a glimpse into the life of a future emperor at a young age.