Portret van Johannes de Bout 1677 - 1679

This etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Bary, dating back to 1677-1679, portrays Johannes de Bout, a prominent figure of the time. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a bust-length depiction of de Bout within an oval frame, set against a plain background. The inscription above the oval frame indicates that the piece is a "Portrait of Johannes de Bout." The ornate frame includes a coat of arms and two skulls at the bottom, reflecting the memento mori theme common in Baroque art, reminding viewers of the inevitability of death.