Portret van Paulus Cordes 1604 - 1720

"Portret van Paulus Cordes" (1604-1720) is an engraving by an anonymous artist, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The portrait depicts Paulus Cordes, a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, seated in a study, pointing to a large open book with his left hand while his right hand rests on a table with an inkwell and quill. The engraving is a typical example of Dutch portraiture of the time, with its focus on detail and realism. The image shows Cordes as a man of learning, with his bible, inkwell and quill suggesting his dedication to his calling and his role in the community.