Portret van Robert Jasper van der Capellen by Reinier Vinkeles

Portret van Robert Jasper van der Capellen 1786 - 1809

pencil drawn

aged paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

Reinier Vinkeles' engraving, "Portret van Robert Jasper van der Capellen," depicts the Dutch statesman in profile, a popular style for portraiture at the time. The etching, created between 1786 and 1809, showcases Vinkeles' skill in capturing detail and rendering the subject's likeness. The composition is framed by a draped cloth and includes a small portrait on the left, suggesting the subject's prominence and significance. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into 18th-century Dutch portraiture and the life of a prominent figure in Dutch history.