Adriaen van Ostade 

This engraving by Jacobus Houbraken is a portrait of the Dutch Golden Age painter Adriaen van Ostade, renowned for his genre scenes depicting everyday life. The artist is depicted in a bust-length portrait, wearing a broad-brimmed hat, with a serious expression. Below him, a cherub holds a sheet of paper with a sketch, suggesting the artist's dedication to his craft. This print, a fine example of portraiture during the Baroque period, highlights van Ostade's significant contribution to Dutch art.