Portret van Huibert Duifhuis 1671 - 1677

This is a portrait of Huibert Duifhuis, likely made after his death, but by an anonymous artist. Duifhuis was a minister in Rotterdam, during a time when religious identity was deeply intertwined with social and political life. Consider the weight of religious conviction during this era. Duifhuis, as a man of the cloth, occupied a position of moral and social authority. In the portrait, he is holding what looks like a bible, symbolic of his devotion and learnedness. The text below the image paints Duifhuis as a beacon of faith and resilience. How did his identity shape his interactions within a society grappling with religious reformation? This portrait captures more than just a likeness; it reflects the complex interplay between personal identity, religious belief, and social expectations, reminding us of the intense personal investment in the reformation's unfolding drama.