Portret van Isaac de Benserade 1666 - 1707

This engraving by Gérard Edelinck, dating from 1666-1707, depicts Isaac de Benserade, a French poet and playwright. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows Benserade in an oval frame with a coat of arms at the bottom, and the inscription “Isaac de Benserade de l’Académie Française,” marking his membership in the prestigious French Academy. Edelinck's skillful technique brings out the details of Benserade's features and clothing, capturing the elegance and sophistication of the era.