Portret van Jan Snellinck 1628 - 1670

This engraving, titled "Portret van Jan Snellinck," was created between 1628 and 1670 by Pieter de (II) Jode. Depicting Jan Snellinck, the artwork is a fine example of portraiture during the Baroque period. The use of etching technique, with its delicate lines and tonal variations, brings out the sitter's distinct features and subtle expressions. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the detail and skill of Dutch printmaking. The etching stands as a testament to the influential practice of portraiture within 17th-century art.