Portretten van Wencelaus Koeberger en Lucas van Uden 1708 - 1780

Jacob Houbraken’s “Portretten van Wencelaus Koeberger en Lucas van Uden” depicts the bust portraits of two men framed within sheets of paper. The artwork features a drawing of a man with a beard and a cap looking directly at the viewer, and another drawing of a man with a beard looking to the side, both drawn in black and brown ink with gray washes. The style of the artwork is reminiscent of Baroque era portraiture, a time when portraiture was a central focus of art. Houbraken was a Dutch artist known for his portraits and engravings, and this artwork showcases his ability to capture the likeness of his subjects in a realistic and compelling manner. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, and is a testament to Houbraken's artistic skills.