Ruiterportret van Bernard de Foix de la Valette, hertog van Epernon 1627

Michel Lasne's 1627 engraving "Ruiterportret van Bernard de Foix de la Valette, hertog van Epernon" depicts Bernard de Foix de la Valette, Duke of Epernon, on horseback. This equestrian portrait showcases the nobleman in full armor, riding a majestic horse in a dramatic pose. Above him, angels appear in the clouds, symbolizing his noble stature and divine favor. This engraved portrait was likely commissioned to celebrate de la Valette's military achievements and his role as Governor of Metz. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of the detailed realism and symbolic imagery prevalent in 17th-century Dutch art.