Portret van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft by Noach van der (II) Meer

Portret van Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft 1787 - 1794

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink colored

colour shading

This is a black and white engraving by Dutch artist Noach van der Meer (II) from the late 18th century, depicting Hendrik Danielsz. Hooft. The engraving is a portrait, featuring Hooft in a circular frame adorned with a ribbon and a decorative border. The intricate detailing, particularly the fine lines in the clothing and background, are characteristic of Noach van der Meer's style. This artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, a prominent art institution in Amsterdam.