Portret van Jan Scharp 1794

"Portret van Jan Scharp" is an engraving by Jeremias Snoek created in 1794. The portrait, which is currently in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Jan Scharp, a Dutch minister. The engraving shows Scharp in a three-quarter length view, dressed in his clerical garb, with his right hand resting on his chest. The artist has depicted Scharp in an oval frame, creating a sense of intimacy and focus on the subject. This work is a fine example of a portrait engraving, and the inscription surrounding the figure provides biographical details about Scharp's life and ministry.