Peter Ernst I von Mansfeld-Vorderort was a Spanish Imperial army commander of German origin and Governor of the Spanish Netherlands from 1592 to 1594.
Peter Ernst I von Mansfeld painted by Antonio Moro.
Engraving of Peter Ernst I
Archduke Ernest of Austria
Videos
Archduke Ernest of Austria was an Austrian prince, the son of Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor, and Maria of Spain.
Peter Ernst I von Mansfeld-Vorderort
…1590, Mansfeld was appointed Governor ad interim of the Spanish Netherlands. When Farnese died in 1592, Von Mansfeld effectively became governor until Archduke Ernest of Austria took over in 1594. His first marriage (1 April 1542) to Margaretha van Brederode (*ca. 1520 – died Nemours, 31 May 1554), daughter of Reinoud III van…
Portrait by Martino Rota c. 1580
Tomb of Archduke Ernest of Austria
The Gloomy Day (February/March)
A 1565 Brugel sketch "Spring" – although not part of the Months cycle series it could very well be similar to what Bruegel had in mind when he painted "High Spring" (April/May)