Portrait of Christoffel Pierson, Poet in Gouda 1700 - 1732

"Portrait of Christoffel Pierson, Poet in Gouda" is an oil painting on canvas created by Dutch artist Arnoud van Halen between 1700 and 1732. The painting depicts the poet Christoffel Pierson, in an oval frame adorned with a golden laurel wreath, a symbol of artistic merit. The painting is a miniature, measuring just over 11 cm in height and 9.5 cm in width. Pierson is depicted in a burgundy coat, holding a piece of paper, possibly a poem, emphasizing his occupation. Van Halen's work exemplifies the Dutch tradition of portraiture and contributes to the rich history of artistic representation of poets and intellectuals.