Portret van Jan Baert 1696

This red chalk drawing, created in 1696 by Hendrick van Beaumont, depicts a portrait of Jan Baert. The subject is portrayed in a three-quarter view, wearing a plumed hat, a long coat, and breeches. He holds a pipe in his right hand, the smoke curling up from the bowl. The background features a seaport scene with several sailing ships, likely a nod to Jan Baert's profession as a captain. The detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and the realistic depiction of the ships provide a glimpse into the life of a 17th-century captain.