Portret van Theodorus Frederik van Capellen 1817

This engraving by Philippus Velijn, created in 1817, is a portrait of Theodorus Frederik van Capellen. The portrait depicts van Capellen in an oval frame, dressed in a military uniform with various medals and decorations. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of a formal portrait capturing the likeness of a prominent figure. The artist's meticulous detail in rendering van Capellen's features and attire reflects the conventions of portraiture during this period.