Portret van Diederik Johan, rijksgraaf van Hogendorp van Hofwegen 1741 - 1803

This engraving by Cornelis Brouwer depicts Diederik Johan, rijksgraaf van Hogendorp van Hofwegen, a Dutch politician and writer. Created between 1741 and 1803, the portrait shows Hogendorp in an oval frame with a serious expression, wearing a military uniform. The use of engraving, a technique that involves etching an image onto a metal plate, allows for detailed representation, highlighting the subject's features and attire. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of an influential figure of the Dutch Golden Age.