Portret van Hugo van der Helst 1683 - 1746

Nicolaas Verkolje's 17th-century engraving "Portret van Hugo van der Helst" portrays the Dutch Golden Age painter, Hugo van der Helst, in a dignified and scholarly pose. The composition highlights van der Helst holding a book in his hand, a bookshelf in the background, and a rich interior setting. Verkolje’s detailed rendering of van der Helst’s face and clothing is notable, capturing the sitter's individuality and status. The engraving, a testament to Verkolje's skill and the enduring legacy of van der Helst, is now part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection.