Portret van François Fagel 1747

"Portret van François Fagel" is a 1747 etching by Pieter Tanjé, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and landscapes. The artwork depicts François Fagel, a prominent Dutch politician, in a sophisticated pose with a book in hand. The detailed rendering of Fagel's features and the surrounding setting, including a bookshelf and a partially drawn curtain, emphasizes his status and intellectual pursuits. This etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the lives of 18th-century Dutch elites and highlights Tanjé's skill in capturing likeness and conveying personality through his art.