Portret van Jacob Jehuda Leon 1640s

This etching, "Portret van Jacob Jehuda Leon," was created in the 1640s by the Dutch artist Salomon Italia. The portrait depicts Jacob Jehuda Leon, a prominent Jewish scholar and rabbi. The image is a bust-length portrait, enclosed in an oval frame, and shows Leon in a dark robe and a white collar, typical attire for men of his time and standing. The etching is small, measuring 185 mm by 140 mm, and is a fine example of 17th century portraiture, where etching was an important medium for reproducing images, bringing portraits of prominent people to a wider audience.