Portret van Simon Episcopius by Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben

Portret van Simon Episcopius 1855 - 1857

janfrederikchristiaanreckleben

rijksmuseum

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

yellowing background

photo restoration

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

film poster

historical photography

old-timey

yellow element

"Portret van Simon Episcopius" is an 1855-1857 engraving by Dutch artist Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Simon Episcopius, a prominent theologian and Arminian leader. Reckleben's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the realistic rendering of Episcopius's features, attire, and the inscription below. The engraving is a testament to Reckleben's skill as an artist and provides a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in Dutch history.