Portrait of Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, Governor of Brazil c. 1660

This anonymous oil painting, "Portrait of Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, Governor of Brazil", is a typical example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture, focusing on realism and detail. Johan Maurits, a prominent figure in Dutch colonial history, is depicted in a dignified pose, wearing a grand uniform and a cross of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. The dark background and the soft lighting accentuate the subject's features, emphasizing his importance and authority. The painting, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of a historical figure and the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age.