Portret van Bernard Picart
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
240; 346
About this artwork
height 346 mm x width 240 mm
Art Historical Context
This engraving, created by Dutch artist Nicolaas Verkolje in 1714, presents a formal portrait of Bernard Picart, a prominent French engraver who spent much of his career in the Netherlands. At 346 by 240 millimeters, the print’s scale allows for fine detail while remaining suitable for inclusion in personal collections or portfolios, reflecting the growing demand for accessible images of notable figures during the early Enlightenment. Engraving was a key medium of the period, valued for its precision and ability to produce multiple impressions that spread knowledge of artists, scholars, and i...
About the Artist
Nicolaas Verkolje
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