Portret van Johan van Oldenbarnevelt by Jan Lamsvelt

Portret van Johan van Oldenbarnevelt 1684 - 1743

pencil drawn

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

portrait reference

unrealistic statue

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

portrait drawing

This engraving, titled "Portret van Johan van Oldenbarnevelt" by Jan Lamsvelt, depicts a portrait of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, a prominent Dutch statesman. Executed in 1619, van Oldenbarnevelt was a pivotal figure in the Dutch Golden Age, advocating for religious tolerance and republicanism. Lamsvelt's engraving, created sometime between 1684 and 1743, captures van Oldenbarnevelt's stern yet dignified expression, emphasizing his historical significance. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the visual culture and political landscape of 17th-century Netherlands.