Portret van Ferdinand III (Duits keizer) after 1644

This engraving, created after the death of artist Pieter Van Sompel in 1643, depicts Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor. The portrait is set within an elaborate oval frame adorned with cherubs and a coat of arms. The inscription below the portrait provides details about Ferdinand's titles and reign, emphasizing his importance as a ruler. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the detailed style of 17th-century portraiture, highlighting the sitter's regality and authority.