Portret van Peeter Stevens 1650 - 1800

This anonymous engraving, likely created between 1650 and 1800, depicts the portrait of Peeter Stevens. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum. The engraving shows Stevens, a citizen of Antwerp, dressed in a large, dark coat and a white collar, a typical fashion for the time period. The inscription indicates that Stevens was a philanthropist and an art lover. This artwork, showcasing the intricate details of a past era, exemplifies the art of portraiture as a way of capturing a person's identity.