Portret van Hendrik Velse 1744 - 1799

This engraving by A. van den Boogaert, titled “Portret van Hendrik Velse,” is a portrait of the Dutch preacher Hendrik Velse. Created between 1744 and 1799, the image shows Velse in a formal pose, holding a book, and is framed in an ornate oval. Velse's solemn expression and the inscription below the portrait indicate his religious office and the respect he held within his community. This detailed, highly realistic engraving is a valuable historical document, capturing the likeness of a significant figure from 18th-century Dutch society.