Portrait of Petrus Baard, Physician and Poet from Leeuwarden 1700 - 1732

This miniature portrait by Arnoud van Halen, a Dutch painter who lived from 1673 to 1732, depicts Petrus Baard, a physician and poet from Leeuwarden. The painting dates from 1700-1732 and depicts Baard in a formal pose, wearing a lace collar and a striped doublet. This small-scale work, measuring only 11 cm in height and 9.5 cm in width, is a testament to van Halen's skill in miniature painting. The intricate details, including the subject's facial features and the intricate patterns of his clothing, are rendered with precision and clarity.