Portret van Maximiliaan I van Habsburg (Rooms-Duits keizer) 1680 - 1750

This 17th-century engraving by Pieter van Sompel depicts Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, wearing a crown and armor. It is a detailed portrait focusing on the Emperor's face and a few ornate details around him. The engraved portrait is framed by an intricate design of shields, angels, and other ornamentation, highlighting his status and power. The inscription below further emphasizes his titles and reign, adding to the historical and biographical significance of this work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This engraving showcases the artistry of the Baroque period, combining fine detail with expressive symbolism.