Tekstblad behorende bij het portret van Pieter Adriaansz. van der Werf 1774

This is a text panel for a portrait of Pieter Adriaansz. van der Werf by Johannes le Francq van Berkhey, dated 1774. The text, written in Dutch, commemorates the subject's heroism in liberating the city of Leiden. It is written in an ornate, embellished font, framed by a decorative border, and includes the artist's signature. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic and historical context of 18th-century Dutch portraiture.