Portret van Johannes ab Almeloveen 1678

This is a portrait of Johannes ab Almeloveen, created by his son, Jan van Almeloveen in 1678. It shows the subject in a simple, straightforward manner, typical of the Dutch Golden Age. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Johannes, likely a scholar or a member of the clergy, and likely intended for a private collection or a published work. The engraving style of the portrait with the inscription below, is typical of Dutch portraiture of the period, and likely intended to honor and commemorate its subject.