Portret Catharina de grote, keizerin van Rusland after 1854

This engraving, titled "Portret Catharina de grote, keizerin van Rusland", was created by Carl Mayer after 1854. The artwork depicts Catherine the Great, the Empress of Russia, in a regal pose adorned with her crown and jewels. Mayer, a German artist known for his portraits and engravings, captured Catherine's dignified presence through meticulous detail and masterful use of light and shadow. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the historical figure and the artistic techniques of the 19th century.