Portret van Adriaan Heereboord in ovaal 1647

Jonas Suyderhoef’s 1647 engraving titled “Portret van Adriaan Heereboord in ovaal” is a striking portrait of the Dutch theologian and philosopher Adriaan Heereboord. The artwork, measuring 323 mm by 229 mm, depicts Heereboord in an oval frame, emphasizing his importance. Suyderhoef's detailed etching captures Heereboord’s serious expression and thoughtful gaze. The surrounding text, written in Latin, provides further context about Heereboord's prominent role as a professor at the University of Leiden.