Rudolph II, Roman Emperor

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a large, ornate collar and a crown above his shoulder. One hand holds a globe, and the other rests on a staff with a cross on top. Behind him is a shield with a coat of arms. The text at the bottom calls him "Rudolph II" and lists his titles. The artist’s name, Giacomo Franco, is also there. Next, look up engraving to see how this kind of printmaking works.