Portret van Philippo Standaert c. 1685 - 1762

"Portret van Philippo Standaert" is an etching by Norbert (I) Heylbrouck. It depicts a portrait of Philippo Standaert, a prominent figure from the 17th and 18th centuries, captured in an oval frame with a detailed inscription in Latin and Dutch. The inscription suggests Standaert was an Abbot of the monastery of Saint Peter on the Mount Blandin in Ghent and was recognized for his contributions to education and agriculture. This portrait is a fine example of 18th-century etching, characterized by its detailed linework and realistic representation of the subject.