Portret van Franciscus Strijp 1620 - 1666

This etching by Philip Fruytiers depicts Franciscus Strijp, a member of the Franciscan Order, and is part of a series of portraits dedicated to members of the order. Executed between 1620 and 1666, the work showcases the subject in a bust-length composition, his face framed by a thick beard and positioned within an oval frame. The inscription around the frame reveals the subject's title, "Pater Frans Fransen Stryp Minder Broeder Ovt 64 Iaren," which translates to "Father Frans Fransen Stryp, Lesser Brother, 64 Years." This small-scale etching, measuring just 161mm by 106mm, is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.