Portret van Adriaen van Ostade 1670 - 1724

This etching by Dutch artist Jacob Gole (1660–1737), titled "Portret van Adriaen van Ostade", is a portrait of the Dutch Golden Age painter Adriaen van Ostade. The etching is in the oval format, creating a sense of intimacy, and the sitter's gaze is directly to the viewer. The inscription in the oval frame identifies the sitter as "Adriaen van Ostade", signifying a formal portrait. This etching, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Gole’s mastery of etching technique.