Portret van Andries Schoemaker 1750

"Portret van Andries Schoemaker" is an etching by Johannes van Vilsteren dating back to 1750. The print depicts Andries Schoemaker, a Dutch connoisseur and lover of antiquities and medals, as he sits writing in a study. The detail of the scene, with Schoemaker's fur-trimmed hat and the books on his desk, creates a sense of realism and intimacy. The etching style and inscription below the portrait are hallmarks of 18th century Dutch printmaking.