Portret van Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol 1786

This 1786 engraving by Reinier Vinkeles depicts a portrait of Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol, a prominent Dutch statesman. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Vinkeles' skill in capturing the sitter's likeness through meticulous detail. The portrait is framed within a larger composition that includes a draped curtain and a table with books and a quill pen, suggesting a scholarly and intellectual environment. This engraving is a testament to Vinkeles' mastery of the Neoclassical style, popular during this period.