Portret van de architect Simon Schijnvoet op een medaillon 1670 - 1713

This etching by Pieter Schenk, created between 1670 and 1713, depicts a portrait of the architect Simon Schijnvoet. The artwork features Schijnvoet's profile within a circular medallion, surrounded by an inscription identifying him as an architect. The medallion hangs from a ribbon and is suspended above a shield with a snake and a sword, symbolic of Schijnvoet's profession. The etching's intricate detail and composition are characteristic of Dutch Baroque art. It is a powerful example of the Dutch tradition of portraiture and exemplifies the importance of the architectural profession in the Netherlands during this period.