Portret van Jan Maurits Quinkhard 1741

This engraving by Pieter Tanjé, completed in 1741, depicts Jan Maurits Quinkhard, likely a prominent figure of the time, as he holds an artist's palette and brushes. The composition is striking, showing the subject in a seated pose with a smaller, mirrored portrait of him on an easel in the background. The overall effect of the artwork is one of dignified realism, characteristic of 18th-century Dutch portraiture. It offers a glimpse into the life and profession of a man of importance in the artistic circles of the Netherlands. The engraving is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.