Portret van Joannes Boelensz 1638 - 1658

This etching, created between 1638 and 1658 by Cornelis Visscher, depicts Joannes Boelensz, a member of the Order of Friars Minor. The portrait is framed by a decorative oval and inscribed with his name, titles, and date of death. The inscription includes a Latin quote highlighting Boelensz's piety and faith. Visscher, who died in 1658 at the young age of 30, is known for his skillful use of line and detail in his etchings, which often captured the likenesses of prominent figures in Dutch society. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the religious and artistic climate of 17th-century Amsterdam.