Portret van een edelsmid 1645

"Portret van een edelsmid" (Portrait of a Goldsmith), a 1645 etching by Dutch artist Pieter Rottermondt, depicts a man in a three-quarter length portrait with a detailed rendering of his clothing and facial features. The subject, likely a goldsmith himself, is positioned against a backdrop of decorative architectural elements, showcasing Rottermondt's meticulous attention to detail. The presence of the goldsmith's tools and materials, including a hat and a silver chalice, further emphasizes his profession. The etching's small dimensions, measuring 240mm by 190mm, highlight the artist's skill in capturing intricate details within a confined space.