Portret van Hooft aan een monument, 1787 1787

This 1787 engraving, "Portret van Hooft aan een monument", by an anonymous artist depicts the Dutch poet and playwright Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft. It is a detailed and symbolic work featuring Hooft's bust set within a monumental structure, surrounded by foliage and allegorical figures, including a winged woman blowing a trumpet and a man holding a laurel wreath. This artwork is a testament to the Dutch appreciation for their literary heroes and showcases the artistic style of the late 18th century. It can be found in the Rijksmuseum collection, measuring 127mm x 82mm.