Portret van G.C.R.R. van Brienen van Ramerus 1817

This engraving, created by Jacob Ernst Marcus in 1817, depicts G.C.R.R. van Brienen van Ramerus. The artwork is a portrait, a popular genre during the 18th and 19th centuries. The sitter is rendered in a realistic manner, with meticulous attention to detail in his clothing and facial features. The oval frame, a common element in portraiture, emphasizes the subject's importance and formality. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life and style of a notable figure from early 19th-century Dutch history.