Koning Artaxerxes II 1585

This anonymous engraving from 1585 depicts King Artaxerxes II, a historical figure from the Achaemenid Empire, in a dynamic pose. He is shown in profile, wearing a crown and holding a spear, as he strides forward with an army in the background. This print is an example of historical portraiture, offering a visual representation of a figure from the past. The work is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, highlighting the rich history of art and printmaking.