Portret van Cornelis Bontekoe 1686

This etching, "Portret van Cornelis Bontekoe," was created by Johann Christoph Boecklin in 1686. The portrait depicts Cornelis Bontekoe, a prominent physician and counselor to the Elector of Brandenburg. It is part of a larger series of portraits of notable figures in the Dutch Republic. The etching is notable for its detailed representation of Bontekoe's features, particularly his long, flowing wig and distinguished attire. The inscription below the portrait identifies Bontekoe as a doctor of medicine, counselor, and professor. The artwork provides a glimpse into the world of 17th-century Dutch portraiture and the social and intellectual life of the era.