Albert, Archduke of Austria

Jan Muller after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man seated, facing slightly left. He has a slender face with defined cheekbones and a prominent mustache. He has short, combed-back hair and wears an elaborate outfit with a large ruff, fur trimmings on his sleeves, and a patterned cloak. He holds a sword or dagger in his left hand. In the background, there is a table with ornate cloth and a vase with flowers. Other background details include textured horizontal bands resembling wooden paneling or abstract lines. The bottom of the image has a section of Latin text.