Portret van de predikant Petrus Haack
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
380; 278
About this artwork
height 380 mm x width 278 mm
Art Historical Context
This striking engraving, created in 1804 by Charles Howard Hodges, captures the likeness of Petrus Haack, a Dutch preacher whose dignified presence is conveyed through careful line work and subtle tonal contrasts. Hodges, an English-born artist who spent much of his career in the Netherlands, specialized in portraiture that bridged British and Dutch traditions, often translating painted originals into widely distributable prints. As an engraving, the work exemplifies a medium prized in the early nineteenth century for its precision and ability to reach broader audiences beyond the elite. Meas...
About the Artist
Charles Howard Hodges
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