Portret van Martinus von Landot 1646

This engraved portrait of Martinus von Landot, created in 1646 by Elias Widemann, showcases the intricate detail and formal style of 17th-century Dutch portraiture. The subject is presented in an oval frame, emphasizing his importance and status, and the inscription surrounding the frame provides biographical information about the sitter, a colonel in the Dutch army. The artist's precise rendering of the sitter's features and attire, including the intricate details of his clothing and military sash, highlight Widemann's skilled craftsmanship and mastery of the engraving technique.