Portret van Franciscus de Neville 1644

This etching, "Portret van Franciscus de Neville," is a work by the renowned Czech artist Wenceslaus Hollar, created in 1644. The portrait depicts Franciscus de Neville, a prominent figure of the time, in a detailed and realistic style. Hollar's precise lines and use of shading create a sense of depth and volume in the subject's clothing and features. The oval frame and the inscription further enhance the formal and dignified nature of this historical portrait, now held at the Rijksmuseum.