Portret van Abraham Hosennestel op 46-jarige leeftijd 1696

This etching by Johann Christoph Hafner, created in 1696, depicts Abraham Hosennestel, a Dutch politician, at the age of 46. The portrait is enclosed in an oval frame, with details of his age and birth year written around the rim. Hosennestel's solemn expression and finely rendered clothing are characteristic of the portraiture popular in the late 17th century, showcasing the skill of the artist and the importance of his subject. This artwork, which is housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment in time for a notable figure in Dutch history.