Portret van Nicolaas Ruts 1799

Abraham Delfos’ *Portret van Nicolaas Ruts* (1799) showcases the Dutch artist’s skill in portraiture. The painting, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts Nicolaas Ruts in a three-quarter length pose. Ruts is dressed in a fur-trimmed coat, a lavish garment that hints at his social standing. He holds a folded piece of paper in his hand, perhaps a letter or a document. The painting's realism and attention to detail are characteristic of Delfos' style, capturing the sitter's likeness with precision.