Portret van dominee Kaspar Sautter 1599 - 1607

Dominicus Custos, a Dutch artist active between 1599 and 1615, created this engraved portrait of Caspar Sautter, a highly respected minister. The artwork, which can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts Sautter with a thoughtful expression as he holds a book, likely a bible, in his hand. The image is framed by an elaborate oval that includes a Latin inscription and religious symbols, further emphasizing Sautter’s position as a respected leader in the church. The engraving style, popular in the 17th century, reveals a meticulous attention to detail and allows for the creation of subtle expressions within the lines of the image.