Portraits of Historical Figures

Engraved portraits of notable 17th century individuals, showcasing detailed clothing and hairstyles, capturing the likenesses of diplomats and clerics from Europe.

Portrait of Nicolaus Arnoldus, pastor in Franeker At the bottom in the margin a six-line text in Latin, Portrait of Nicolaus Arnoldus, print maker: Jacob van Meurs, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Pieter Schick, (mentioned on object), Christianus Schotanus, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1654, paper, engraving, letterpress printing, h 195 mm × w 124 mm
Portrait of Nicolaus Arnoldus, pastor in Franeker At the bottom in the margin a six-line text in Latin, Portrait of Nicolaus Arnoldus, print maker: Jacob van Meurs, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Pieter Schick, (mentioned on object), Christianus Schotanus, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1654, paper, engraving, letterpress printing, h 195 mm × w 124 mm