Portret van Cornelis de Witt 1643 - 1702

This is a portrait of Cornelis de Witt, created between 1643 and 1702 by the Dutch painter Jan de Baen. The drawing, which is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a close-up of Cornelis de Witt's face and shoulders, rendered in red chalk. De Baen depicts Cornelis de Witt with detailed precision, focusing on the texture of his hair and the lace of his collar, giving a sense of realism to the portrait. The drawing reveals the mastery of Jan de Baen, a prominent artist of the Dutch Golden Age known for his realistic portraits.