Philip Louis, Count Palatine

Wolfgang Kilian

National Gallery of Art

This image is an illustrated portrait of a man shown from the chest up, positioned in the center facing slightly to his right. He has a stern expression with a slightly furrowed brow, mustache, and beard, and his hair is short and appears neatly styled. The man is dressed in a traditional garment with a fur collar and an elaborate ruffled collar typical of noble attire from the Renaissance or Baroque period. Surrounding the man is an ornate oval frame, embellished with floral elements and inscriptions in Latin. Above the frame, two allegorical figures are situated on either side: one holding scales and a sword and another with a cornucopia. The lower portion of the image displays a larger decorative base with Latin text and features a resting lion. The entire image is highly detailed, crafted to resemble an engraved portrait, with monochromatic shading and intricate line work contributing to a sense of depth and richness.