Portret van Anthony van der Heim 1749 - 1759

"Portret van Anthony van der Heim" is an engraving created by Jacob Houbraken in 1749 - 1759. This work is a portrait of Anthony van der Heim, a Dutch politician, and depicts him in a formal pose wearing a powdered wig and a robe. The work is now held in the Rijksmuseum. The engraving is a fine example of 18th century portraiture, with its detailed depiction of the sitter’s features and clothing. This engraving reflects the fashion and artistic style of the period and allows viewers to understand the aesthetic sensibilities of 18th-century Dutch society.