Portret van Hermanus Adrianus Bruining 1790

"Portret van Hermanus Adrianus Bruining" is an engraving created by Dutch artist Jacob Schwartzenbach in 1790. The artwork depicts Hermanus Adrianus Bruining, a Dutch theologian, holding a book in a seated pose. Bruining is shown within an oval frame, with drapery and bookshelves in the background. Schwartzenbach's work is characterized by its fine detail and meticulous rendering of form, representative of the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th century. This print, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the life of an influential figure of the Dutch Reformed Church.