Portretten van Hendrik Soukens en Roukens 1757 - 1819

Roeland van Eynden's "Portretten van Hendrik Soukens en Roukens" is a 18th-century engraving featuring three figures. The central figure is a self-portrait of the artist, Roeland van Eynden, holding a brush and palette. To the left, an empty canvas leans against a draped cloth. On the right, a portrait in an oval frame depicts Roukens, a subject of the artist. This engraving showcases a unique style of portraiture common in the 18th century, where artists often depicted themselves within their works. The image provides a glimpse into the life and work of Roeland van Eynden, an artist who worked in the Dutch Republic during the late 18th century.