Portret van Christian Ernst, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Bayreuth after 1662

This is a portrait of Christian Ernst, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, created by Johann Georg Waldreich after 1662. The artwork is an engraving with a bust-length depiction of the margrave, adorned in a lavish collar and long, flowing hair. The portrait is framed by an elaborate floral wreath and supported by two lions, emphasizing the margrave's noble status and wealth. This type of portrait, with its emphasis on the subject's identity and symbolism, was popular in the 17th century and reflects the artistic trends of the period.