Portret van Cornelius Schrevelius 1623 - 1668

This etching by Reinier van Persijn, created between 1623 and 1668, portrays Cornelius Schrevelius, a Dutch physician and scholar. The portrait depicts Schrevelius in an oval frame, dressed in a formal attire of the time. The artist's use of shading and detail creates a realistic portrayal of the sitter. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, and is a valuable historical artifact that offers insight into the appearance and societal roles of prominent figures during the 17th century.