Portret van Daniël Wittius 1647

Reinier van Persijn's 1647 engraving "Portret van Daniël Wittius" is a detailed depiction of Daniel Wittius, a prominent theologian and scholar of the time. The portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Wittius's solemn countenance and dignified presence. The engraving employs meticulous lines and shading to capture the texture of his clothing and the subtle wrinkles on his face, illustrating the artist's mastery of this technique. This artwork provides a glimpse into the appearance of a notable figure of 17th-century Dutch intellectual life.