Portret van Abraham Valentijn 1761 - 1826

This engraving, created by Dutch artist Gerrit Konsé between 1761 and 1826, portrays Abraham Valentijn, a prominent figure in the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The detailed portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Valentijn’s likeness through fine lines and stippling, typical of engravings from this period. Valentijn’s formal attire suggests his official position within the VOC. The inscription “G. Konsé fecit” reveals the artist’s name and the Latin phrase “he made it,” signifying his role in creating the engraving.