Portret van Hendrik van der Graft 1694 - 1696

"Portret van Hendrik van der Graft" is a 1694-1696 portrait by Dutch artist Jan van Munnickhuysen, currently in the Rijksmuseum. The painting depicts Hendrik van der Graft, a prominent clergyman, seated in a chair, his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The painting features a rich palette of dark colors and a sense of somberness, reflecting the subject's dedication to his religious calling. The presence of a crucifix and a skull subtly alludes to the inevitability of death, reinforcing the portrait's message of spiritual devotion.