Portret van Pieter Schout 1623 - 1668

This etching, "Portret van Pieter Schout," by Reinier van Persijn depicts a man, likely Pieter Schout, in a three-quarter profile view. The sitter's expressive features are highlighted through the fine lines of the engraving technique. The portrait style, executed with a focus on detail, is characteristic of Dutch Baroque art, popular between 1600 and 1660. This piece, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of the high standards of craftsmanship that existed during this period.