Portret van Jacob Friedrich Kees 1781

"Portret van Jacob Friedrich Kees" is an engraving created by Johann Friedrich Bause in 1781. The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of Jacob Friedrich Kees in an oval frame, surrounded by a decorative laurel wreath. The engraving style is typical of the 18th century, with detailed rendering of the subject's features and clothing. The inscription below the portrait suggests that this was a commemorative piece, perhaps commissioned by Kees's family or associates. The inscription reads "CONIVGI CARISSIMO [To my most beloved spouse] POSI[T] M[DCC]LXXXVIII [Placed in the year 1788] ANN[IS] MATRIMONII [of marriage] F[E]L[I]C[E]S C[E]L[A]V[I]T V[I]D[U]A [Happy years celebrated by the widow]" This engraving is an excellent example of portraiture from the Neoclassical period and highlights the importance of family and memory.