Portret van Adriaan Banckert c. 1663 - 1695

Christiaan Hagen's etching "Portret van Adriaan Banckert" (c. 1663-1695) depicts Dutch admiral Adriaan Banckert in full armor and a powdered wig. Standing with a staff in his hand, he gazes directly at the viewer. In the background, a fleet of ships sails on the sea, a visual reference to Banckert's naval career. The etching, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is an example of the Dutch Baroque portrait genre.