Portrait of Johannes Baptista (I) Christyn

Portrait of the Chancellor of Brabant Johannes Baptista Christyn, Baron van Meerbeck, drawn from life in Brussels, aged approximately 52. The border text contains his name and refers to his titles and his role in the Peace of Nijmegen (1678-1679). Below the portrait is a coat of arms with two griffins as supporters on either side. On the pedestal, in Latin, two lines of text with his office, date of death, and place of burial. Above this, a line of text again referring to his role as a peace negotiator.