Willem Jacobsz Delff: A Delft Master of Baroque Portraiture Willem Jacobsz Delff (c. October 1580 – 14 April 1638) stands as a prominent figure in the Dutch Golden Age, celebrated primarily for his exceptional skill as an engraver and painter—particularly within the realm of portraiture. Born in Delft, Netherlands, he was steeped in artistic tradition from birth, inheriting his father’s talent for depicting familial scenes with consid…