Portret van Johannes Enschedé 1768

This 1768 engraving by Cornelis van Noorde depicts Johannes Enschedé, a Dutch typefounder and printer, in a seated pose holding a document. The portrait is known as “Portret van Johannes Enschedé” and it is a classic example of 18th-century portraiture. The etching is in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and was created during a period when portraiture was a popular art form in Europe. The engraving is small, measuring only 167 mm by 100 mm, but the detail is crisp and sharp. Van Noorde captures Enschedé's likeness with precision and realism, portraying him as a serious and thoughtful man. The engraving is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the life and work of a significant figure in Dutch printing history.