Portret van Jacobus Lansbergen 1657 - 1676

Theodor Matham's "Portret van Jacobus Lansbergen" (1657 - 1676) is a black and white engraving depicting a bust portrait of Jacobus Lansbergen, a Dutch physician and politician. The image is enclosed in an oval frame, the inscription details Lansbergen's life and titles. The engraving is a testament to the detailed style of 17th-century Dutch portraiture and the importance given to intellectual pursuits during the period. The inscription at the bottom adds a biographical and perhaps even an artistic perspective to the portrait, as it is accompanied by a poem in praise of the subject's life and achievements. The portrait is held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and is a notable example of Matham’s work.