Portret van David Jorisz.
1701
Medium
etching
Dimensions
266; 158
About this artwork
Portret van David Joris uit een serie van 28 portretten in het tweede deel van Historie der Kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 van Godfried Arnold (1701).
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we encounter *Portret van David Jorisz*, a striking 1701 etching by the Dutch master Romeyn de Hooghe. Measuring 266 mm high by 158 mm wide, this intimate portrait captures David Jorisc. 1501–1556), a radical Anabaptist leader self-proclaimed prophet from the 16th-century Reformation era. De Hooghe, a virtuoso of the late Baroque period known for his dynamic book illustrations and satirical prints, renders Joris with keen detail, likely emphasizing his intense gaze and period attire to evoke the turbulence of religious upheaval. This work forms part of a ...
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...