Portret van Jacob Taurinus 1650 - 1700

This anonymous 17th-century portrait depicts Jacob Taurinus in a three-quarter length pose. The subject is shown standing in a room with a bookshelf, holding a book. The background setting and details suggest that Taurinus was a scholar. The drawing is a fine example of portraiture created during the Dutch Golden Age. It is an intimate portrayal of a man of learning and a striking example of the Dutch tradition of portraiture. The image is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.