Portret van Daniel Colonius 1781 - 1783

"Portret van Daniel Colonius" is an engraving by Dutch artist Pieter de Mare, created between 1781 and 1783. The artwork is a profile portrait of Daniel Colonius, a prominent figure in 18th-century Dutch society, likely a clergyman or scholar. The engraving's simple composition emphasizes the sitter's likeness, highlighting Colonius's sharp features and serious expression. De Mare's detailed and realistic style is characteristic of the Neoclassical period, which emphasized clarity, order, and reason in artistic expression. This portrait is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.