Portret van Georg Wilhelm, keurvorst van Brandenburg 1615

This 1615 engraving by Simon van de Passe, titled "Portret van Georg Wilhelm, keurvorst van Brandenburg", depicts Georg Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg. The portrait is set within an elaborate oval frame that includes allegorical figures, heraldic symbols, and Latin inscriptions, highlighting the Elector's political and religious affiliations. The detailed etching showcases van de Passe's mastery of portraiture and decorative art, emphasizing the sitter's status and power. This engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document, offering insights into 17th-century portraiture and European royalty.