Portret van Joannes Claessen 1785

This engraving, created in 1785 by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, depicts Joannes Claessen, likely a prominent figure of the time. The portrait, framed in an oval, showcases Claessen in a formal pose, with a serious expression and a simple yet elegant attire. The detailed rendering of his features and the overall composition suggest a skilled artist who captured the sitter’s essence through meticulous detail. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and stands as a testament to Vinkeles’s expertise in portraiture during the late 18th century.