Portret van Abram Toorenvliet 1667

"Portret van Abram Toorenvliet" is a 1667 etching by Jacob Toorenvliet, depicting the artist's father Abram Toorenvliet. The portrait is a bust-length depiction of Abram, shown in profile and wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Jacob Toorenvliet, a Dutch Golden Age artist, is known for his mastery of etching, and this portrait is a testament to his skill in capturing detail and expression. The inscription at the bottom of the print reads, "Jacobus Toornvliet qui fecit, humillime donat ac dedicat D. Abramo eius Parenti piissimum colendo Proximo anno 1667", which translates to "Jacob Toorenvliet, who made this, humbly dedicates and presents it to his very pious father Abram in the coming year 1667". This work showcases a personal and intimate connection between the artist and his father, highlighting the importance of family in the artist's life.