Portret van Pierre-Daniel Huet 1686

"Portret van Pierre-Daniel Huet" is a 1686 etching by Gérard Edelinck, depicting Pierre-Daniel Huet, a French Bishop and scholar. The image is a bust-length portrait framed in an oval, showcasing Huet in a dark, textured robe, with a prominent cross pendant and detailed facial features. The inscription surrounding the oval provides Huet's title, highlighting the importance of his position and scholarship. The etching is a fine example of Edelinck's work, renowned for its meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of figures. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offers a glimpse into 17th-century portraiture and the life of a prominent intellectual figure of the time.