Portret van Petrus Stockmans c. 1698

Jacobus Harrewijn's *Portret van Petrus Stockmans* is an engraved portrait of Petrus Stockmans, a Dutch councilor. The artwork, created around 1698, features a detailed depiction of Stockmans in an oval frame with a prominent coat of arms below. The image, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the engraved portraiture popular in the Netherlands during the 17th and 18th centuries, a style characterized by its meticulous detail and focus on realistic representation. Harrewijn, a skilled engraver born in 1660 and active until 1732, is known for his work in this genre. This engraved portrait provides insight into the life of a prominent figure from the period, illuminating the social and political landscape of the time.