Portret van Jan van Hoogstraten 1700 - 1747

This etching by Andries van Buysen, titled "Portret van Jan van Hoogstraten," is a portrait of Jan van Hoogstraten, a Dutch artist and writer, from the period between 1700 and 1747. The portrait depicts Hoogstraten in a three-quarter view, with his right hand resting on a book, perhaps a nod to his writing career. The composition is classic, highlighting the sitter's personality and achievements within a scholarly setting. The work can be found at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.