Portret van Pieter Pietersz. Heyn 1841 - 1879

This engraving, titled "Portret van Pieter Pietersz. Heyn," is a work by French artist Edouard Taurel, created between 1841 and 1879. It depicts a portrait of Pieter Pieterszoon Hein, a Dutch admiral known for his role in the Thirty Years' War and his capture of the Spanish treasure fleet in 1628. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the subject in a formal pose with a distinguished appearance. The inclusion of his coat of arms below the portrait further emphasizes his stature and legacy. The artwork's fine lines and detailed rendering showcase the artist's skill and the high quality of 19th-century printmaking.