Portret van Beaumier 1691

"Portret van Beaumier," a 1691 engraving by Jacob Gole, depicts a portrait of a man identified as an attorney for the king in La Rochelle. This artwork, which is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, is a small, intimate portrait measuring just 146 mm in height and 107 mm in width. The image showcases a man with a receding hairline, a full beard, and a serious, almost stern expression. He is likely Beaumier, a controversial figure known for his role as a persecutor of Huguenots, a religious minority in France. This portrait highlights the political and religious tensions of the time, offering a glimpse into the life of an individual connected to significant historical events.