Portret van Thomas Maurois 1646 - 1676

This engraving, titled "Portret van Thomas Maurois" and created between 1646 and 1676, depicts Thomas Maurois, a cleric who died in 1676, in a bust-length portrait. Created by Dutch artist Theodor Matham, known for his engravings, the artwork highlights Maurois's piety and social status. The inscription framing the portrait details Maurois's life, including his birth in Canterbury and death in Amsterdam. This engraving is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture, emphasizing realism and symbolic details to depict the subject's character and achievements.