Portret van Jan Beukelsz. van Leyden 1692

This mezzotint portrait of Jan Beukelsz. van Leyden was created by English artist John (I) Faber in 1692. The engraving depicts the subject in a circular frame, emphasizing his stature and authority. The inscription below provides biographical information, indicating that van Leyden was a merchant or businessman known for his silk trade. Faber was a skilled engraver and mezzotint artist whose work was highly regarded in his time, and this portrait is a testament to his mastery of the medium.