Portret van Heinrich Göldlin

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 239 mm x breedte 160 mm

Art Historical Context

Behold the intricate *Portret van Heinrich Göld*, an engraving by Johannes Meyer (II), skilled printmaker active between 166 and 1712. This portrait captures the likeness of Heinrich Göldlin likely a notable figure from the era, rendered with the precision characteristic of period engraving. Meyer's work exemplifies the Dutch tradition of meticulous portraiture, where individual identity was immortalized for posterity and dissemination. Crafted as an intaglio engraving, the piece measures precisely 239 mm in height by 160 mm in width at the plate edge—a compact format ideal for inclusion in b...