Rebus ter ere van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft, ca. 1787-1795 1787 - 1795

This 18th-century Dutch rebus, a type of visual puzzle, was created as a tribute to Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft. An anonymous artist used visual elements to represent a phrase in Dutch, which translates to "One knows that his Lord Glorifies". The rebus features a portrait of Hooft adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing honor and glory, along with a dog chained to a stake, representing the word "know" in Dutch. This artwork is a testament to the influence and admiration for Hooft in the Netherlands, and a glimpse into the clever and creative forms of artistic expression during this period.