Zelfportret van Nicolaas Walraven van Haeften 1683 - 1715

This self-portrait of Nicolaes van Haeften, a Dutch painter born in 1653, is a fine example of the portraiture popular in the 17th century. The engraving, created between 1683 and 1715, depicts the artist in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed toward the viewer, capturing a sense of intimacy and directness. The detailed rendering of the face and hair, along with the soft drapery, reveal the skill of the artist in portraying both physical likeness and emotional expression.