Portret van professor Petrus Camper 1776

"Portret van professor Petrus Camper" is a 1776 etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The portrait features Petrus Camper, a renowned Dutch anatomist and physician, rendered in a realistic style with meticulous detail. The work is framed within an oval, adorned with a decorative laurel wreath, reflecting the high esteem Camper held in his field. This work showcases Vinkeles’ mastery of the etching technique and serves as a testament to the scientific and intellectual pursuits of the Enlightenment era.