Portret van Edward Coke 1605 - 1647

This engraving, "Portret van Edward Coke," by Simon van de Passe, depicts the English jurist Edward Coke in a detailed and realistic style. The portrait, created between 1605 and 1647, showcases Coke in an oval frame surrounded by ornate scrollwork and Latin text, emphasizing his prestigious legal career. The inscription translates to "The most illustrious Edward Coke, Judge and Just." The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the meticulous portraiture of the Dutch Golden Age and its lasting impact on portraying historical figures.