Portret van Bernard Picart
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
346; 240
About this artwork
height 346 mm x width 240 mm
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Bernard Picart** is a striking 1715 engraving by Nicolaas Verkolje a prominent Dutch artist of the early 18th known for his refined portraiture and reproductive prints. Measuring 346 mm high by 240 mm wide, this work captures the likeness of Bernard Picart, fellow engraver and illustrator celebrated for his detailed depictions of religious ceremonies. Created during the waning years of the Dutch Golden Age it reflects the era's emphasis on intellectual exchange and the flourishing print culture in Amsterdam, where artists like Verkolje and Picart thrived. Engraving, Verkolje's c...
About the Artist
Nicolaas Verkolje
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