Portret van Menno Simons 1603 - 1624

"Portret van Menno Simons" is a 17th-century engraving by Christoffel van Sichem I, depicting the Dutch Anabaptist leader Menno Simons. This portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Simons in a contemplative pose, holding a book in one hand, while the other points outward. The intricate frame, featuring a decorative pattern, accentuates the image, adding to its historical significance. The engraving provides a visual record of a key figure in Anabaptist history, capturing the essence of a religious reformer during the Dutch Golden Age.