Portret van Joan Wolfert van Brederode 1861 - 1863

This engraving, "Portret van Joan Wolfert van Brederode," was created by Dutch artist Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben between 1861 and 1863. The artwork depicts Joan Wolfert van Brederode, a prominent figure in Dutch history, in a formal pose with a focus on his facial features. Reckleben skillfully captures the sitter's aristocratic bearing through detailed rendering of the clothing and a focus on the subject’s facial features. The engraving's inclusion of Brederode’s coat of arms adds a symbolic dimension to the portrait, reinforcing the sitter’s lineage and status. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the importance of Brederode in Dutch history and the artistic skill of Reckleben.