Portret van Lotharius II after 1661

This engraving, created by Pieter de (II) Jode after 1661, depicts Lothair II, King of Lotharingia. The artwork is a classic example of portraiture, with the subject rendered in a formal and dignified manner. Lothair is shown wearing a crown, a symbol of his royal status, and a chain with a cross, signifying his Christian faith. The inscription below the portrait provides information about Lothair's life, including his lineage, marriage, and death. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into the artistic conventions of 17th-century portraiture and the historical significance of Lothair II.