Portret van Johan Wessel Gansfoort 1654

"Portret van Johan Wessel Gansfoort" is an engraving by Steven van Lamsweerde, created in 1654. This portrait depicts Johan Wessel Gansfoort in a close-up view, captured within an oval frame. Gansfoort is shown wearing a cap, and his expression is serious and contemplative. The engraving's detail, including the lines of his face and the texture of his clothing, creates a lifelike image. This artwork offers a glimpse into the historical figure of Gansfoort, a prominent Dutch philosopher and theologian, through the lens of 17th-century portraiture.