Portret van Maximiliaan I van Habsburg 1644 - 1650

Jonas Suyderhoef's "Portret van Maximiliaan I van Habsburg" (1644-1650) is a detailed engraving of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. The artwork features a bust-length portrait of Maximilian in an oval frame, surrounded by an elaborate decorative border of plants, animals, and scrolls. Suyderhoef's meticulous use of line and shading creates a lifelike image of Maximilian, capturing his stern gaze and regal bearing. The inscription below the portrait identifies Maximilian by his titles, further emphasizing his status and power.