Portret van Isaac Pecreau 1617

"Portret van Isaac Pecreau" is an etching by Johan Barra, a Dutch artist active in the early 17th century, created in 1617. The etching depicts Isaac Pecreau, a prominent figure in Antwerp, in a three-quarter profile portrait. The subject is placed within a circular frame adorned with ornate details that include a scroll with the inscription "En Dieu et tout Par Grace En Bien Succedera" (In God and all by Grace in good will succeed). This inscription suggests a message of faith and hope for the future. The intricate decorative elements surrounding the portrait frame contribute to the overall sense of grandeur and formality characteristic of the period. The image is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.