Portret van Hendrick (I) Hondius 1622 - 1661

This etching, created between 1622 and 1661 by Frederik Bouttats, portrays Hendrick Hondius, a prominent Dutch cartographer and engraver. The work depicts Hondius in a three-quarter view, dressed in an elegant robe, holding tools of his trade. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the importance of Hondius's work to Dutch art and culture. Bouttats, a renowned engraver himself, captures Hondius with meticulous detail, highlighting his keen intellect and artistic mastery. This piece serves as a valuable historical record of a pivotal figure in the Dutch Golden Age.