Bernard Nieuwentijt Med. Doct. 

• Copper engraving 
• No signature 
• Portret 

Portrait bust within oval of Bernard Nieuwentijt (1654-1718). At the bottom of his name and academic title. Nieuwentijt was a Dutch physician, philosopher and mathematician. He is also one of the most important Dutch authors from the Enlightenment and is considered the founder of physical theology in the Netherlands. He was also a magistrate and acted several times as mayor of Purmerend Etching and engraving, maker unknown. Probably made after Pieter van Gunst (c. 1659 - 1731), after the painting by Dirk Valkenburg (1675-1721). Made around 1710. Source: National Office for Art History Documentation, 2015.

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