Portret van Gabriel Nicolas de La Reynie 1665

This 1665 engraving by Pieter van Schuppen depicts Gabriel Nicolas de La Reynie, a prominent French official during the reign of Louis XIV. The portrait is a classic example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture, characterized by its detailed rendering of the subject's features and attire. The elaborate frame and inscription surrounding the portrait add to its formality and grandeur, highlighting La Reynie's status as a figure of authority. This artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.