Portret van Joannes de Jager
Andries van Buysen (Sr.)
1739 - 1741
Medium
etching
Dimensions
425; 186; 307; 283
About this artwork
ets en gravure
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Joannes deager** is a striking 18th-century portrait etched and engraved by Dutch artist Andries van Buysen (.) between 1739 and 1741. Measuring 283 mm high by 186 mm wide, this intimate work captures the likeness of Joannes de J, likely a notable figure from the Dutch Republic's scholarly or civic circles during a time when portraiture celebrated individual achievement amid the waning Dutch Golden Age. Van Buysen, known for his meticulous reproductive prints, masterfully combined etching's fluid, spontaneous lines with engraving's precise detailing to achieve rich tonal depth a...