Portret van Pieter Gilles Schey 1670 - 1713

This etching, created by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk between 1670 and 1713, depicts Pieter Gilles Schey, a prominent figure during the Dutch Golden Age. The portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Schey in a commanding pose, dressed in armor and a flowing cloak, his hand resting confidently on a cannon. The intricate details of the engraving, the dramatic use of light and shadow, and the inclusion of naval imagery hint at Schey's military and maritime influence.