Portret van Sybrand Feitama 1762

Jacob Houbraken’s 1762 engraving, “Portret van Sybrand Feitama,” is a striking portrait of the Dutch poet and translator, Sybrand Feitama. Houbraken, a renowned Dutch engraver, captures Feitama seated at a desk with a quill in hand, surrounded by books and papers. The image is a testament to Feitama’s life dedicated to literature, while showcasing the detailed, realistic style of Houbraken's engraving, a popular art form in the 18th century. The portrait is a valuable glimpse into the life of a Dutch literary figure from this period.