Portret van Peter Ernst graaf van Mansfeld 1851 - 1853

This engraving, "Portret van Peter Ernst graaf van Mansfeld", created between 1851 and 1853 by Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben, depicts Peter Ernst, Count of Mansfeld, a prominent figure in 16th and 17th century European history. The portrait is a classic example of engraved portraiture, with a focus on realistic detail. The count is shown in a three-quarter profile, wearing a ruff and armor, with his coat of arms displayed below. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights Reckleben's skill in capturing the likeness and status of his subject.