Portret van Gellius de Bouma 1656

"Portret van Gellius de Bouma" is an engraving by Dutch artist Cornelis Visscher, created in 1656, during the Baroque period. The work depicts Gellius de Bouma, a Dutch clergyman, seated and wearing a ruff and robe. The engraving's detail and realistic depiction of de Bouma highlight Visscher's skill. The inscription below de Bouma references the "77 years" of his life and the "16 years" of his service to the church, making this a commemorative portrait. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the work is a powerful example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with portraiture and its role in commemorating individuals and events.