Portret van Joannes de Romiet 1633

"Portret van Joannes de Romiet" is a 1633 etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II), a Dutch artist known for his portraiture and engravings. This particular work depicts Joannes de Romiet, a prominent figure from Namur, in an oval frame surrounded by the inscription "VIRTUS ET SCIENTIA." The intricate details of De Romiet's attire and the inscription underscore the importance placed on virtue and knowledge during this period, highlighting a key aspect of seventeenth-century portraiture. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies van de Passe's mastery of the medium.