Portret van Bavius Voorda 1798

Reinier Vinkeles’ *Portret van Bavius Voorda* (1798) is a portrait of the Dutch poet, playwright, and writer Bavius Voorda. The artwork is an engraving, a technique where an artist creates a design on a plate and uses acid to etch lines into the surface. This is a classic example of portraiture, showcasing the subject in a formal and dignified pose. The etching's details bring out Voorda's personality and his importance as a literary figure. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.