Portret van Jan Coenraad Jacobi 1793

Jeremias Snoek created this print of Jan Coenraad Jacobi using etching and engraving techniques. The portrait captures Jacobi, a Lutheran preacher born in Amsterdam in 1763, during a period defined by religious and intellectual ferment. The portrait speaks volumes about identity and status. Jacobi's attire, with its formal jacket and clerical collar, signals his religious vocation and social standing. The book he holds could be a symbol of knowledge, faith, and authority, underscoring his role as a spiritual leader. In Jacobi’s gaze we might detect a mix of confidence and introspection, reflecting the complex interplay between personal conviction and public persona. The oval frame and detailed inscription which include a laudatory poem add to the formal character of the piece, emphasizing the importance of commemorating individuals within a community. Together, this portrait encapsulates the intricate relationship between faith, identity, and representation in the 18th century.