Portret van Pieter Pietersz. Heyn 1749 - 1759

"Portret van Pieter Pietersz. Heyn" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, created between 1749 and 1759. The artwork depicts Pieter Pieterszoon Heyn, a 17th-century Dutch admiral, in an oval frame. He is wearing a ruff collar and a breastplate over a dark garment, and his face is captured in detail, highlighting his stern expression. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Houbraken's mastery of the engraving technique and his ability to create lifelike portraits, showcasing the historical figure's power and authority.