Portret van Georg Everhard Rumphius 1696

"Portret van Georg Everhard Rumphius" (1696) by Jacob de Later is an engraving depicting Georg Everhard Rumphius, a Dutch naturalist and writer, at the age of 78. The portrait is a detailed representation of Rumphius, featuring his long white hair and beard, and a serious expression. The composition is simple, with Rumphius seated at a table, and the surrounding objects symbolize his work as a naturalist, including a seashell, a plant, and a book. This etching is held in the Rijksmuseum and measures 345 mm in height and 221 mm in width.