Jacob Backer, after. Hendrik Pothoven, after. Portrait of Nicolaas Hasselaer. Engraving by Jacob Houbraken. 1749 - 1780 and/or 1796.

Artist: Jacob Adriaensz Backer (Dutch, 1608-1651), a history and portrait painter. From 1633, when Backer moved to Amsterdam, his work betrays the influence of Rembrandt, although it is very doubtful whether he was ever active in Rembrandt's workshop either as a pupil or assistant. Intermediary draughtsman: Hendrik Pothoven (Dutch, 1725-1795), painter and draughtsman, working in Amsterdam.Engraver: Jacob Houbraken (Dutch, 1698-1780). Engraver, a specialist in portraits. Also, dealer and collector of Rembrandt's etchings.Title: Nicolaes Hasselaer (1593 – 1635), was a Dutch Golden Age brewer and major of the Amsterdam schutterij (militia), who is best known today for his portrait by Frans Hals.Signed, Titled, and Dated:  Majoor der Stad Amsterdam. H. Pothoven: del. na 't Origineele Schildery, waar in dezelve voor komt, in 't gewaat als majoor, berustende / in 't Burger-Weeshuis te Amsterdam. Jacob Backer pinxit. J. Houbraken Sculpsit.Dimensions: Image 6 3/4" X 4 3/8". Sheet 9 5/8" x 6".