Portret van frère Jaques de Beaulieu als heremiet 1700

"Portret van frère Jaques de Beaulieu als heremiet" is an etching by Pieter van den Berge, created in 1700. It depicts a portrait of Brother Jacques de Beaulieu, a hermit, and showcases van den Berge's mastery of detail and realism. The etching captures Beaulieu's weathered face, with a sense of stoicism and contemplation, typical of hermit figures in art. The image is reminiscent of the 17th century Dutch Golden Age tradition of portraiture, with its focus on capturing the sitter's character and personality. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.