Portret van Godfried Kneller en Gerard Hoet 1719 - 1721

"Portret van Godfried Kneller en Gerard Hoet" is an etching and engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, created between 1719 and 1721. Houbraken, known for his portraits, depicted Godfried Kneller and Gerard Hoet in a double portrait. The engraving features an oval portrait of Gerard Hoet, placed within a larger, rectangular frame that encloses a bust-length portrait of Godfried Kneller. Both men are rendered in a realistic style, capturing their likenesses with intricate detail. Houbraken's work is considered a valuable record of these two prominent figures of the early 18th century, demonstrating the artist's skill in capturing individual character and expression. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the development of etching and engraving techniques in the Dutch Golden Age.