Lachende Democritus
Jacob Gole
1670 - 1724
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
176; 232
About this artwork
De Griekse filosoof Democritus zit bij een wereldbol en lacht.
About the Artist
Jacob Gole · 1660–1737
Jacob Gole (c. 1660-1737) was a Dutch engraver and mezzotinter renowned for his portrait engravings and his role in disseminating the mezzotint technique across Europe. Born in Paris to the celebrated Huguenot cabinetmaker Pierre Gole, he emerged as one of the most skilled printmakers of the late Dutch Golden Age. Gole's significance in art history lies primarily in his mastery of the mezzotint t...