Portret van Albrecht Volcart 1659

"Portret van Albrecht Volcart" is an engraving by Matthias van Sommer from 1659. It depicts Albrecht Volcart, a theologian, sitting at a table with a book in front of him. The image shows Volcart in a serious, thoughtful pose with a long white beard, wearing a collar and robe. The engraving's detail and the inscription in Latin below provide information about Volcart's life and profession. This work exemplifies 17th-century portraiture with its focus on realism and the representation of intellectual pursuits. This small-scale engraving showcases the skill of Matthias van Sommer as an engraver.