Portret van Godfried Hermans 1780

This engraving, "Portret van Godfried Hermans," created in 1780 by Dutch artist Mathias de Sallieth, depicts the portrait of Godfried Hermans. The artwork displays a detailed representation of the subject wearing clerical robes, with a cross pendant around his neck. The portrait is framed within an oval, set against a background featuring a coat of arms, highlighting Hermans’s status and importance. The engraving provides insight into the art of portraiture in 18th-century Netherlands.