Portret van Herman Ravensberger 1654

This engraving, *Portret van Herman Ravensberger*, was created by Dutch artist Steven van Lamsweerde in 1654. It depicts Herman Ravensberger, a theologian and professor at the University of Groningen, in a classic portrait style. Ravensberger is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing a ruff and a dark robe, his face etched with detail and a subtle sense of realism. The engraving is framed by an oval, with inscriptions in Latin around the perimeter that further identify the subject. This piece, measuring just 224 mm by 133 mm, reflects the artist's mastery of portraiture and the details of 17th century life.