Portret van John Skinner 1670 - 1724

This etching by Jacob Gole, a Dutch artist active in the early 18th century, depicts John Skinner, a man of note born in Plymouth, England. The work, created between 1670 and 1724, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The portrait presents Skinner in a three-quarter length pose, standing with his left hand on a walking stick. He is adorned in the fashionable attire of the time, with a lace-trimmed shirt, a long coat with ornate buttons, and a wide-brimmed hat. The etching is a detailed and realistic representation of the sitter, capturing his likeness in a dignified and refined manner.