Portret van Steven Blankaart 1695 - 1731

This 18th-century engraving, "Portret van Steven Blankaart," by Dutch artist Pieter van Gunst, portrays the physician Steven Blankaart. The image, housed at the Rijksmuseum, shows Blankaart in a classic portrait pose, wearing a white collar and a dark, long-sleeved garment. His powdered wig and serious expression reflect the fashion and gravitas of the era. Van Gunst's precise detail and sharp lines are characteristic of his work, which often featured portraits of notable figures from the Dutch Golden Age. This small-format engraving captures the essence of Blankaart’s personality, making it a valuable historical artifact.