Portret van Peeter Symons 1676 - 1719

This engraving, "Portret van Peeter Symons," depicts a man in a dark, elaborate outfit, standing against a pillar. The subject's prominent ruff and the etched detail in the clothing point to a 17th-century Dutch origin. Though the artist is unknown, the work is a classic example of the "Portret," a genre popular in Dutch art. The inscription "Fecit de Man" suggests the artist was a man. Currently held by the Rijksmuseum, this engraving showcases the meticulous techniques of printmaking during the Dutch Golden Age.