Portret van Francis Walsingham 1736 - 1738

"Portret van Francis Walsingham" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, completed between 1736 and 1738. The piece features a detailed portrait of Sir Francis Walsingham, a prominent figure in Elizabethan England. Houbraken’s use of intricate detail is evident in the elaborate frame surrounding the portrait, as well as the depiction of a scene below the portrait. This scene provides context to Walsingham's life, likely depicting him in a political or social setting. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 374 mm in height and 238 mm in width.