Ruiterportret van Karel IV, hertog van Lotharingen met Nancy op de achtergrond before 1664

This etching by Claude Déruet, created before 1664, is a portrait of Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine. The artwork depicts Charles IV on horseback, holding a baton and looking towards the viewer. Behind him, a small city can be seen, possibly Nancy, his capital. Déruet's detailed portrayal of the Duke's armor, the horse, and the landscape showcases his skill as a printmaker. The image is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, a significant repository of Dutch and European art. This portrait, like many of its kind, was likely intended to depict the Duke's power and authority as a ruler.