Portrait of Cornelis Cornelisz van Esch 1632

This small oil painting, "Portrait of Cornelis Cornelisz van Esch," was created in 1632 by an anonymous artist. The portrait depicts a young boy with a serious expression wearing a richly embroidered white dress, a lace collar, and a lace cap. The painting is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture. The painting is presented in a miniature format, showcasing the artist's focus on detail and the subtle rendering of the boy's delicate features.