Portret van Johan van Galen c. 1653 - 1670

This engraving, "Portret van Johan van Galen" by Cornelis Goutsbloem (c. 1653-1670), depicts Johan van Galen, a Dutch admiral, in a formal pose holding a musket. The artwork is a fine example of the portraiture style popular in the 17th century, with detailed rendering of clothing and a sense of realism in the subject's expression. The inscription below the image provides historical context, identifying Van Galen's role in the Dutch navy and referencing his military campaigns. The engraving's size (448 mm x 348 mm) allows for a significant level of detail, capturing the intricacies of the subject's attire and facial features.