Tekstblad bij het portret van Egbert de Vrij Temminck 1781

"Tekstblad bij het portret van Egbert de Vrij Temminck" is a 1781 etching by Jacob Houbraken, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This etching is a textual companion to a portrait of Egbert de Vrij Temminck, an influential figure in Amsterdam who served as both burgomaster and councilman. It highlights Temminck's character through a series of laudatory descriptions in Dutch, praising his wisdom, integrity, and devotion to the city. This work exemplifies a traditional style of biographical portraiture common in the 18th century, providing viewers with a glimpse into the values and ideals of the time.