Portret van Claes van Ruyven 1788

Reinier Vinkeles' 1788 engraving, "Portret van Claes van Ruyven," depicts a kneeling man in armor and a fur-lined robe. The figure holds a book in his left hand and rests his right hand on a draped table. Above him are four coats of arms, indicating the man's noble lineage. The scene is an example of portraiture that emphasizes the subject's social status and historical significance. The engraving is a testament to the skill of Vinkeles as a printmaker and highlights the importance of heraldic imagery in 18th-century art.