Hopman Ulrich
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
228; 333
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 333 mm x breedte 228 mm
Art Historical Context
Cornelis Ploos van Am's *Hopman Ulrich* (175) is a striking engraving capturing the poised likeness of Captain Ulrich, a figure likely evoking the disciplined world of 18th-century military life. Measuring 333 mm high by 228 mm wide—precisely matching the plate's dimensions—this print exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of the Dutch Golden Age's lingering influence into the Enlightenment era. Ploos van Am (1726–1798), a versatile artist and innovator in printmaking, was renowned his ability to translate drawings into richly toned engravings, often blending etching and mezzotint techniques...
About the Artist
Cornelis Ploos van Amstel · 1726–1798
Dutch, 1726–1798