Portret van Pieter Cornelis van Brederode op 66-jarige leeftijd 1625

This engraving, "Portret van Pieter Cornelis van Brederode op 66-jarige leeftijd" (Portrait of Pieter Cornelis van Brederode at the age of 66) by Jacob van der Heyden, was created in 1625. The artwork depicts Pieter Cornelis van Brederode, a Dutch nobleman, in a half-length portrait, set within an oval frame surrounded by decorative flourishes and an inscription in Latin that describes his titles and accomplishments. The engraving highlights the sitter's stern facial features, suggesting his importance and authority, a common characteristic of 17th-century portraiture. The inscription below the portrait provides further context and biographical information about the sitter. This artwork is an example of a historical portrait engraving, a popular genre during the Dutch Golden Age.