Portret van Hendrik Karel Nicolaas van der Noot 1789 - 1793

Theodorus de Roode's "Portret van Hendrik Karel Nicolaas van der Noot" is an engraving, a printmaking technique using an etched metal plate, completed between 1789 and 1793. It depicts Hendrik Karel Nicolaas van der Noot, a Dutch politician and writer, seated at a table with a quill pen in hand, suggesting his occupation. The portrait is set within an oval frame and features a coat of arms at the bottom, adding a touch of formality and highlighting van der Noot's status. De Roode was a prominent Dutch engraver, active in the late 18th century. This artwork exemplifies the artistic style prevalent during that era, where portraits were a key genre, often commissioned by individuals or families to immortalize themselves and their lineage. The fine details and realistic representation of the sitter are characteristic of De Roode's engraving techniques.