Portret van J.B. van Lack 1787

This 1787 engraving by J.F. De La Rue depicts the portrait of J.B. Van Lack, a merchant born in Brussels in 1738, and Syndic of the Nation of Saint Christopher in 1767. The artwork is housed at the Rijksmuseum and shows Van Lack in a three-quarter profile, framed within an oval. The use of detailed engravings and the inclusion of biographical information further enhances the historical significance of this print, giving viewers insight into the life of a prominent individual of the era.