Portret van Adriaen Tegularius 1645 - 1686

Jonas Suyderhoef created this portrait of Adriaen Tegularius, an engraving, during the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by unprecedented economic prosperity and cultural flourishing in the Netherlands. This portrait provides a glimpse into the world of a 17th-century Dutch theologian, a time when religious and intellectual life was deeply intertwined. Tegularius’s attire, from his simple cap to the ruffled collar, speaks to a certain class and profession within Dutch society. Suyderhoef’s technique captures the textures and details of Tegularius’s face and clothing. The gaze, directed slightly off-center, invites introspection on the part of both the subject and the viewer. Consider how the print medium itself democratized images and ideas, making them accessible to a broader public, thereby shaping the collective consciousness of the time. This portrait captures a moment in the making of Dutch identity.