Portret van Hans Verkest by Pieter de (II) Jode

Portret van Hans Verkest 1656 - 1679

pencil drawn

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

portrait drawing

pencil work

This engraving, titled "Portret van Hans Verkest" and created between 1656 and 1679 by Pieter de (II) Jode, depicts Hans Verkest, a military commander. Jode, known for his detailed and realistic portraits, captures Verkest in a dignified pose, wearing armor and a sash. The text below the image describes his military accomplishments, including his victory over the French army. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers insight into the military figures and cultural trends of the Dutch Golden Age.