Portret van Matthew Prior 1735

Jacob Houbraken's 1735 engraving, "Portret van Matthew Prior," depicts the English poet and diplomat in an oval frame. Houbraken was known for his detailed engravings of portraits, and this work captures Prior's likeness in a realistic and intimate manner. The work is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture and can be found in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.