Portret van Frans Banning Cocq by Jacob Houbraken

Portret van Frans Banning Cocq before 1777

pencil drawn

light pencil work

wedding photograph

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

pencil drawing

pencil work

Jacob Houbraken's engraving "Portret van Frans Banning Cocq" is a detailed depiction of a man in an oval frame. The subject, Frans Banning Cocq, is shown wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a lace collar, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch fashion. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Houbraken's skill in capturing likeness and intricate details, making it a valuable historical record of a prominent figure. The composition's simplicity and focus on the subject's gaze add to the portrait's impact.