Portrait of Joannes Badon, Poet from Vlaardingen 1732 - 1771

Nicolaas Reyers' "Portrait of Joannes Badon, Poet from Vlaardingen" is an oil-on-canvas miniature painting from 1732-1771. The small size of the painting, only 10.5 cm high and 8.5 cm wide, suggests it may have been a private commission for Badon, a poet from the Dutch town of Vlaardingen. Reyers, known for his portraiture and miniature works, captured Badon's likeness with detail, showcasing his white hair, blue jacket, and the subtle hint of a chair in the background. This intimate portrait provides a glimpse into the life of a 18th-century poet and the style of miniature painting popular during that time.