Portret van Christian Martin Anhaltin 1659

This etching by Reinier van Persijn, dated 1659, is a portrait of Christian Martin Anhaltin, a Dutch author and cartographer known for his writings on navigation. The artwork is an elaborate composition featuring Anhaltin's portrait within a decorative frame. The frame is adorned with maritime symbols, representing his profession, and a scene depicting Anhaltin surrounded by other scholars at a table with a globe. This detail emphasizes his scholarly work and the importance of cartography and navigation in 17th-century Dutch society. The etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates van Persijn's skill in capturing both a likeness and a narrative within a small format.