Portret van de rechtsgeleerde Willem van Diemen 1583 - 1627

This 17th-century engraving by Adam van Vianen I depicts Willem van Diemen, a prominent Dutch jurist. Created between 1583 and 1627, the portrait is a fine example of Mannerist style, featuring a detailed, ornamental frame and a realistic rendering of the subject. Van Diemen is seated in a chair, adorned in a fur-trimmed robe, and holds a book in his lap, signifying his legal expertise. The engraving is housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 232 mm in height and 176 mm in width. This work showcases Vianen's talent for capturing both the physical appearance and intellectual presence of his subject.