Maximilian II, Archduke of Austria

Pieter de Jode II after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a waist-length portrait. He is positioned slightly facing left, with short, neatly combed hair, a full mustache, and beard. The man has angular facial features and a neutral expression. He wears ornate clothing, including a high white collar with ruffles, a patterned button-up shirt, and a fur-lined overcoat. A chain with a cross hangs around his neck. The man is enclosed in an oval frame with decorative elements at the bottom corners. The background has a textured pattern. Text below the image provides titles and credentials.