Zesregelig gedicht behorend bij een portret van Augustus Sterk 1794

This is a six-line poem by Johannes (de Jonge) Lublink, a Dutch artist, written in 1794. The poem, titled "Zesregelig gedicht behorend bij een portret van Augustus Sterk," is dedicated to Augustus Sterk. The poem itself is printed in a vertical format, with each line flowing smoothly into the next. Although the poem does not directly depict Augustus Sterk, it serves as a textual companion to a portrait, praising Sterk's virtues and character. The poem highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating the inherent good in a person.