Portretten van Maerten de Vos, Jan van der Straet en Jan Gols van Kaiserswerth 1764

This etching by Jan l'Admiral, created in 1764, depicts three prominent figures from the 16th century: Maerten de Vos, Jan van der Straet, and Jan Gols van Kaiserswerth. The three men are shown in profile, their faces rendered with intricate detail, showcasing l'Admiral's skilled use of line and shading. The artwork, measuring 152 mm by 101 mm, exemplifies the Dutch Baroque style with its focus on realistic portraiture and the meticulous representation of texture and detail. These portraits served to commemorate and honor these influential figures, preserving their likeness for posterity.