Portret van de predikant Cornelius van Aken

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 244 mm x breedte 180 mm

Art Historical Context

**Portret van de predik Cornelius van Aken** a fine example of Dutch portrait engraving from the late 17th to early 18th century crafted by Jeremias van Scha. Dated between 1690 and 1727, this work captures the likeness of Cornelius van Aken, a predikant (preacher or minister) in the Dutch Reformed tradition. Measuring 244 mm high by 180 mm wide—precisely the plate's dimensions—it exemplifies the meticulous scale typical of period prints, designed for both intimate study and public display. Van Schaak, a skilled Dutch engraver, employed the intaglio technique, incising fine lines into a metal...