Portretten van Frans Hals, Wenzel Coebergher, Lucas van Uden en, Wybrand de Geest 1718

Jacob Houbraken's 1718 engraving, "Portretten van Frans Hals, Wenzel Coebergher, Lucas van Uden en, Wybrand de Geest," features four portraits in a grid format. The work is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum and depicts Frans Hals, Wenzel Coebergher, Lucas van Uden, and Wybrand de Geest. Houbraken's engraving uses a technique known as line engraving, where the artist meticulously creates the image with lines on a copper plate. The portraits are detailed and realistic, demonstrating Houbraken's skill in capturing the likeness of his subjects. The engraving is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the prominent figures of Dutch society in the 17th century.