Portret van Pieter Johan van Berckel 1786 - 1809

This etching, "Portret van Pieter Johan van Berckel," was created by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles between 1786 and 1809. The artwork depicts Pieter Johan van Berckel, a Dutch diplomat who served as the Minister Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands to the United States. The image shows van Berckel in a formal portrait style, with his name and title inscribed below. This engraving highlights the historical significance of van Berckel's diplomatic role in the late 18th century, representing an important period in Dutch-American relations. The detailed etching style, with its emphasis on line and tone, was characteristic of Vinkeles' work. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum in Amsterdam, and offers a glimpse into the world of Dutch diplomacy during the era of the American Revolution.