Portret van Jacques Boursse 1687

"Portret van Jacques Boursse" is a 1687 etching by Dutch artist Jan van Somer. The portrait depicts Jacques Boursse, a prominent figure in 17th century Amsterdam, in a three-quarter pose, with his right hand resting on a book and his left hand on the back of a chair. Van Somer captures Boursse’s likeness with a sense of realism and formality, characteristic of portraiture during the Dutch Golden Age. The artwork's inscription provides details about Boursse's life, including his birth and death dates.