Desiderius Erasmus en David Jorisz. 1708 - 1780

This 18th-century engraving by Jacob Houbraken depicts two prominent figures from the Dutch Renaissance: Desiderius Erasmus and David Jorisz. Erasmus, a humanist scholar, is featured in a central oval surrounded by a decorative frame, while Jorisz, a radical Anabaptist, appears on the right. The etching, executed in red-brown tones, showcases the artist's mastery of linework. Houbraken's skillful rendering of the figures' features, including Erasmus's contemplative expression and Jorisz's long, flowing beard, enhances the historical significance of these two influential figures.