Portret van Jacob Jacobszoon Hinlopen 1749 - 1796

This engraving, "Portret van Jacob Jacobszoon Hinlopen," was created by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken between 1749 and 1796. The work depicts Jacob Jacobszoon Hinlopen, a prominent figure in Amsterdam, in an oval frame with a text label beneath that identifies him as "Burgemeester van Amsterdam" (Mayor of Amsterdam). This etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Houbraken's skill in rendering detail and capturing the sitter's likeness, highlighting the importance of prominent citizens in 18th-century Dutch society.