Heilige Willibrord 1783

This engraving, created by Reinier Vinkeles in 1783, portrays the Dutch Saint Willibrord. Vinkeles was a renowned Dutch engraver who created detailed portraits and historical scenes. The image features Willibrord in an oval frame, wearing a bishop's mitre and robe. He holds a cross staff, signifying his role as a religious leader. The inscription surrounding his portrait identifies him as "Heilige Willibrord," or "Saint Willibrord." Below the frame, a barrel, bottle, and a fountain add symbolic depth to the composition. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artistic practices of 18th-century Dutch engraving.