Portret van Mattheus Brouërius van Nidek 1673 - 1732

This 18th-century engraving by Dutch artist Arnoud van Halen depicts a portrait of Mattheus Brouërius van Nidek. The sitter is prominently displayed in an oval frame, surrounded by allegorical figures and objects. A winged cherub holding a staff topped with a serpent is positioned above the portrait, potentially symbolizing healing or knowledge. A female figure wearing a laurel wreath sits to the right, holding a staff and book, perhaps representing wisdom or learning. The inclusion of these symbolic figures suggests a portrait with an intellectual or academic theme, likely highlighting the sitter's scholarly achievements. The artwork also displays details of a globe, a helmet, and a laurel wreath, which further contribute to the intellectual and scholarly theme. This engraving, created in the Baroque style, exemplifies the use of allegorical elements common to the art of the period.