Frederick II the count of Celje at the council in Constance, 1415.

This portrait, painted in 1430, reflects the portrait tradition that Ulrich of Richenthal contributed to within the Early Renaissance. Painted in the early fifteenth century, a transformative period in European art, the work balances individual likeness with the idealized presentation expected by fifteenth-century patrons. The early fifteenth century saw the emergence of linear perspective in Italy and the perfection of oil painting technique in Flanders, transforming the visual arts across Europe.

Tempera technique, reflecting earlier traditions, the portrait demonstrates Ulrich of Richenthal's command of skilled technique and careful observation. The careful modeling of the face reveals close study of the sitter's physiognomy, while the treatment of costume and setting projects appropriate social standing.