Historie der Kerken en ketteren (...) tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688
1701
Medium
etching
Dimensions
265; 159
About this artwork
ets en gravure
Art Historical Context
Romeyn de Hooghe, a prolific Dutch artist of the late Baroque period, created this etching in 1701 as part of *Historie der Kerken ketteren* ("History of the Churches andetics") spanning up to 1688. Measuring 265mm by 159mm, the print exemplifies de Hooghe's mastery of intricate line work, blending etching—where acid etches designs into a metal plate—and engraving for fine detail. These techniques allowed for sharp contrasts and dynamic compositions, ideal for illustrating complex historical narratives. Set against the backdrop of the Dutch Republic's religious fervor post-Reformation, the ar...
About the Artist
Romeyn de Hooghe · 1645–1708
Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) was a Dutch Baroque engraver, draughtsman, and political satirist who became the most prolific and versatile graphic artist of the Dutch Republic in the late seventeenth century. Born in Amsterdam, he rose to become one of early modern Europe's most important printmakers and a pioneering master of political satire. De Hooghe's significance extends far beyond his techn...