Portret van Maximiliaan Emanuel II 1670 - 1713

This etching by Pieter Schenk depicts Maximillian Emanuel II, Elector of Bavaria, in a formal portrait. The composition features the sitter in a circular frame, emphasizing his importance and status. The detail of his elaborate lace collar and his serious expression convey a sense of authority. Schenk’s work is a fine example of Dutch portraiture from the late 17th century and it currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.