Portret van Johannes Ortwinus Westenberg 1723 - 1780

This engraving by Jacob Houbraken, dating from 1723-1780, portrays Johannes Ortwinus Westenberg, a Dutch scholar and theologian. The etching features a realistic portrait of Westenberg, depicted in an oval frame with a detailed background. Houbraken's meticulous style and use of shading create a lifelike depiction of the subject, a common feature in 18th-century portraiture. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering viewers a glimpse into the lives of prominent figures from Dutch history.