Portret van de arts en botanicus Frederick Ruysch after 1723

This engraving, "Portret van de arts en botanicus Frederick Ruysch," was created by Jan Wandelaar after 1723. The work depicts Frederick Ruysch, a Dutch physician and botanist, in a formal portrait style. Ruysch is depicted with a serious expression, dressed in a dark coat with a white cravat and sporting a full, powdered wig, a common fashion of the time. The inscription below the portrait further identifies Ruysch and celebrates his achievements in medicine and anatomy. This engraving is a fine example of portraiture and offers insight into the attire and customs of the 18th century.