Portret van Walter Raleigh 1737 - 1739

Jacob Houbraken's "Portret van Walter Raleigh," created between 1737 and 1739, is an engraving that depicts the famed English explorer and writer Walter Raleigh. The portrait shows Raleigh in an oval frame with an elaborate decorative border, while a cherub with a quill pen rests on a globe and other maritime instruments in the foreground, symbolizing Raleigh's explorations. Houbraken, a renowned Dutch engraver, produced numerous portraits of historical figures. This detailed engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's skillful use of line and detail to capture the essence of its subject.