Portret van Aart van der Goes 1782 - 1791

"Portret van Aart van der Goes" is an engraving by Jacob Houbraken, a Dutch artist, depicting Aart van der Goes. Created between 1782 and 1791, the piece is a portrait of the sitter, portrayed in a seated pose with a serious expression. The engraving is a bust-length portrait and features a simple background and depicts the sitter wearing a fur-trimmed coat and hat. The inscription below the portrait identifies the sitter as a lawyer from Holland and his age at the time. Houbraken’s work was popular for its precise detail and realistic depiction of his subjects. This engraving is a fine example of Houbraken's work, and it is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.