Portret van Jacobus Tijken 1769

"Portret van Jacobus Tijken" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, created in 1769. The artwork depicts Jacobus Tijken, a Dutch minister, in a formal pose. Houbraken, a renowned engraver of portraits, captures Tijken's likeness with meticulous detail, highlighting his serious expression and powdered wig. This print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure during the Dutch Golden Age. The engraving, with its precise lines and elegant composition, is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture.