Portret van Hendrick Waninghen 1648

"Portret van Hendrick Waninghen" is an engraving by Pieter Serwouters dating back to 1648. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts Hendrick Waninghen seated at a desk, leaning over an open book. He is dressed in a lavish 17th-century costume with a frilled collar and intricate embroidery. The meticulous details of his clothing and the realistic portrayal of his face and hands, typical of the Dutch Golden Age, create a sense of realism and gravitas. The inscription at the bottom reveals the printmaker, Jacques Wachter, and the year of creation, further enriching the historical context of the artwork.