Portret van Adriaen van Oorschot 1626

This etching by Cornelis Bloemaert from 1626, titled “Portret van Adriaen van Oorschot,” depicts Adriaen van Oorschot, a Dutch clergyman, in a detailed oval portrait. Van Oorschot is portrayed wearing a dark robe, a common attire for clergymen of the time, and his features are rendered with great precision. The oval frame is adorned with cherubs and laurel wreaths, and a Latin inscription surrounding the portrait further identifies the subject and highlights his role as a "presbyter" within the "Collegiata S. Johannis Ultraiecti" church. This intricate detail in the portrait's frame reflects a characteristic of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, where the subject's status and profession are often subtly highlighted. The etching is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcasing a significant example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture.