Man met baard 17th century

This 17th-century etching by Claude de La Cloche depicts a man with a beard. The portrait is characterized by its detailed rendering of the sitter's face and clothing, particularly the intricate patterns on his doublet. The inscription below the image includes a Latin quote, "De ventre matris, mee tu es protector meus Domine, ne projicias me in tempore senectutis," which translates to "From the womb of my mother, you are my protector, Lord, do not cast me off in the time of my old age." This suggests that the artwork may be a devotional piece, reflecting the sitter's faith and his reliance on God in his later years. The image also includes a coat of arms in the upper right corner, possibly hinting at the subject's social status or lineage. "Man met baard" is a classic example of portraiture from the 17th century, capturing the sitter's likeness and conveying a sense of his character and beliefs.