Portret van Constantijn Huygens (1598-1687) op ivoor 17th century

This 17th-century ivory portrait of Constantijn Huygens by Clemens Nachtegaal is a small but exquisite example of portrait miniature. The engraving, measuring just 9.1 cm in length and 6.6 cm in width, depicts the Dutch scholar and poet in a detailed yet delicate style, capturing his likeness with a sense of realism. The piece demonstrates the skill of Nachtegaal, a Dutch engraver active in the early 18th century. The miniature format and intricate details of the engraving would have appealed to a refined audience of art collectors and connoisseurs.