Portret van Paulus Merula 1602

This engraving, "Portret van Paulus Merula," by Jacob Matham from 1602, depicts Paulus Merula, a Dutch historian and professor. The artwork displays a detailed portrait of Merula in a formal pose, wearing a fur-trimmed coat and a large, lace-trimmed collar. The engraving is framed with an oval border and inscribed with Merula's title, "Professor in Histor." This 17th century piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of the detailed portraiture style favored in the Netherlands during the Dutch Golden Age.