Putti en een vrouw bij een medaillon met het portret van Arnold Houbraken 1683 - 1746

This 18th century etching by Nicolaas Verkolje, housed at the Rijksmuseum, portrays Arnold Houbraken, a Dutch painter and art historian, surrounded by allegorical figures. The central oval depicts Houbraken's bust, while a winged woman with a lyre and two cherubs holding a drape symbolize the arts. The composition highlights the importance of Houbraken's contributions to art history through the symbolic representation of creativity and artistry, making this a notable example of Dutch portraiture in the Baroque period.