Portretten van Palamedesz en Jan Lievens 1708 - 1780

Jacob Houbraken's *Portretten van Palamedesz en Jan Lievens* (1708-1780), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a detailed red chalk drawing depicting the busts of two prominent Dutch Golden Age artists, Palamedesz and Jan Lievens. The piece exemplifies Houbraken's meticulous style, evident in the carefully rendered features and clothing of his subjects. This work serves as a historical record, capturing the likeness of these influential figures in a small-scale, intimate format.