Portrait of Gerardus Johannes Vossius 1624

"Portrait of Gerardus Johannes Vossius" is a 1624 drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist David Bailly. The work depicts the prominent scholar Gerardus Johannes Vossius, known for his contributions to history and philology, in an oval frame. The drawing, executed in pen and ink, showcases Bailly's skill in capturing the sitter's likeness and personality, with subtle details rendering Vossius's scholarly countenance. This intimate portrait, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a fine example of the detailed and expressive portraiture popular during the Dutch Golden Age.