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Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I
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Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I

Pieter van Sompel · 1680 - 1750 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Portrait of Maximilian I of Habsburg (Holy Roman Emperor). He wears a crown on his head and a chain with the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece around his neck. The portrait is framed by a border decoration with putti, weapons, armor, and a book. In both upper corners, an eagle, in the center his coat of arms. Below the portrait, a pedestal with his name, titles, and a short biography in Latin.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePortret van keizer Maximiliaan I. 1680 - 1750. Pieter van Sompel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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