Portret van Jacobus Tyken 1744

This engraving of Jacobus Tyken by Dutch artist Jacob Folkema depicts the subject seated, with one hand on a book, and the other placed over his heart. The work is a fine example of the portraiture popular in the Netherlands during the 18th century, depicting a prominent individual with a dignified demeanor. The inscription below the figure provides biographical information, including Tyken's birth and death dates, and his profession as a "Predikant", or clergyman. The engraving is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, providing a glimpse into the artistic and religious landscape of the Dutch Golden Age.