Portret van Aegidius van den Bempden 1708 - 1780

"Portret van Aegidius van den Bempden" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, created between 1708 and 1780. Houbraken is known for his portraits of notable figures, and this piece showcases his meticulous attention to detail. The artwork depicts Aegidius van den Bempden, a prominent figure in the Dutch Republic, within an oval frame adorned with decorative flourishes, suggesting his status and importance. The portrait, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Dutch 18th-century portraiture, capturing van den Bempden's likeness with a sense of realism and historical context.