Portret van de predikant Jacob Dermout

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This engraved portrait, created by Charles Howard Hodges in 1807, depicts Jacob Dermout, a Dutch preacher whose dignified presence is captured with careful attention to detail. Measuring 377 by 275 millimeters, the print exemplifies the formal portrait tradition of the early nineteenth century, when such images served both personal and public purposes in commemorating respected religious figures. Engraving as a medium allowed artists to produce finely detailed reproductions that could reach wider audiences than unique paintings. Hodges’s work demonstrates the precision and tonal subtlety possible with this technique, translating the subject’s features and attire into lasting lines on paper. The presence of the collector’s stamp Lugt 2228 on the verso further indicates the print’s journey through notable collections, underscoring its enduring value to print enthusiasts and historians. Together, the portrait offers a window into the cultural importance of religious leaders in Dutch society at the time and the role of graphic arts in preserving their likenesses for future generations.

About the Artist

Charles Howard Hodges · 1764–1837

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