Portret van Hendrik Snakenburg 1753

This engraving, titled "Portret van Hendrik Snakenburg," was created by Jacob Houbraken in 1753. The artwork depicts Hendrik Snakenburg, seated at a table with his hand resting on an open book, conveying an air of intellectual contemplation. Houbraken, a Dutch artist renowned for his portraits, captures Snakenburg's likeness with precision and detail, showcasing his mastery of engraving. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and serves as a valuable historical record of a prominent figure in 18th-century Dutch society.