Portret van Adriaen Banckert c. 1663 - 1695

"Portret van Adriaen Banckert" is an etching by Dutch artist Christiaan Hagen, dating from 1663 to 1695. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts the Dutch admiral Adriaen Banckert, a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age, standing proudly in full uniform against a background of a stormy sea and ships. Hagen's detailed engraving captures Banckert's imposing presence and his role as a respected naval leader, highlighting the importance of maritime power during this historical period.