Portret van Simon van Leeuwen 1662

"Portret van Simon van Leeuwen" is a 1662 engraving by Pieter Philippe. The artwork depicts Simon van Leeuwen, a Dutch jurist, in profile, with his head and shoulders in a circular frame. This portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures van Leeuwen's dignified appearance and likely portrays him in his thirties. The inscription below his likeness suggests that van Leeuwen was a respected figure in the legal world, known for his scholarship and his ability to navigate the complex world of law. This small-scale engraving, at just 226 mm in height and 176 mm in width, showcases the detailed style typical of the Dutch Baroque period.