Portret van Nicolaes Cornelisz. Witsen
Pieter Schenk (I)
1670 - 1713
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
188; 271
About this artwork
mezzotint en gravure
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Nicolaes Cornisz. Witsen** is a striking portrait engraving by Pieter Sch (I), a prominent Dutch printmaker active between 1670 and 1713. Capturing Nicolaes Cornelisz. Witsen, a influential Amsterdam burgomaster, diplomat, and scholar during the Dutch Golden Age, work immortalizes a key figure in the city's prosperous era. Witsen, known for his roles in governance and the Dutch East India Company, symbolized the era's blend of commerce, exploration, and civic pride. Schenk's piece, measuring 271 mm high by 188 mm wide, reflects the demand for elegant, reproducible portraits among...