Portret van Brinio, veldheer der Kaninefaten 1783 - 1795

"Portret van Brinio, veldheer der Kaninefaten" is an engraving by Reinier Vinkeles, created between 1783 and 1795. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays Brinio, a warrior of the Kaninefaten, a Germanic tribe that inhabited the Netherlands in the Roman era. Vinkeles's meticulous depiction of Brinio, in a circular frame surrounded by foliage, showcases the artist's skill in etching and the popularity of historical figures in Dutch art of the 18th century. The engraving captures Brinio's stern expression and warrior's bearing, presenting a portrait that embodies the strength and resilience of the ancient Germanic tribes.