Portret van Joost van den Vondel after 1860

"Portret van Joost van den Vondel" is a black and white engraving by Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter, created after 1860. It depicts the famous Dutch poet and playwright Joost van den Vondel seated in a chair in a study, with a quill pen in his hand and a book in front of him. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Sluyter's skill in capturing the likeness and intellectual presence of the literary figure. The image, with its detailed portrayal of van den Vondel's clothing and surroundings, offers a glimpse into the life and work of this important Dutch writer.