Portret van Gualtherus Zoutmaat
Pieter de Mare
1783
Medium
etching
Dimensions
160; 120
About this artwork
hoogte 160 mm x breedte 120 mm
Art Historical Context
This delicate etching by Pieter de Mare, dated 1783, presents a portrait of Gualtherus Zoutmaat in a compact format measuring just 160 by 120 millimeters. The small scale invites close viewing, suggesting the work was likely intended for private collectors or as part of a printed series rather than large public display. Etchings like this one allowed artists to capture fine details and subtle tonal variations through the careful use of acid on metal plates, a technique well-suited to intimate portraiture in the late eighteenth century. De Mare’s choice of medium reflects the enduring populari...