Portret van de politicus Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol 1787

This engraving, "Portret van de politicus Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol," by Mathias de Sallieth, portrays a Dutch politician. The image is presented in a classical frame with a decorative border surrounding the oval portrait. The style is characteristic of 18th-century engraving, which was often used to depict prominent figures of the time. This piece, dating back to 1787, exemplifies the use of engraving as a form of visual representation, offering a glimpse into the life of a notable figure from Dutch history.