Dirk en Wouter Crabeth 1708 - 1780

This red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken, created between 1708 and 1780, portrays the Crabeth brothers, Dirk and Wouter, renowned glassmakers from the 16th century. The portrait depicts the brothers in a realistic manner, highlighting their individual features and showcasing their professional identities through the inclusion of a glassmaking tool and a bull's head, representing their trade. The artwork is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.