Portret van Willem Teelinck op 50-jarige leeftijd 1630

"Portret van Willem Teelinck op 50-jarige leeftijd," created in 1630 by Daniël van den Bremden, is an etching depicting Willem Teelinck, a Dutch theologian, at the age of 50. The image is a close-up portrait, featuring a detailed depiction of Teelinck's face, the folds of his clothing, and his white collar. The inscription surrounding the oval portrait reveals Teelinck's title: "Minister in Ecclesia Medioburgensis," meaning "Minister of the Church of Middelburg." The artist's signature and date are also included in the inscription. This artwork is a classic example of a 17th-century Dutch portrait, known for its realism and attention to detail. It is a valuable historical artifact, providing insight into the life and appearance of a prominent Dutch theologian during the Golden Age.