Emperor Rudolph II on Rearing Horse

Aegidius Sadeler II after Adriaen de Vries

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man on a rearing horse. He is sideways but turns his head towards the viewer, expression stern. The man has a mustache and curly hair, wearing intricate armor with a cape. He holds a spear in his right hand and the reins in his left hand. There is a sword attached to his armor. The background shows a battlefield with soldiers, cavalry, tents, and a building. An eagle soars in the sky against a cloudy backdrop.