Portret van Johan Hudde Dedel

About this artwork

Johan Hudde Dedel, burgemeester van Den Haag en dichter. Bovenaan de omlijsting een gekroond wapenschild.

Art Historical Context

This etching by Aert Schouman, created in 1778, presents a formal portrait of Johan Hudde Dedel, who served as burgomaster of The Hague and was also recognized as a poet. The small-scale print, measuring just 179 by 125 millimeters, captures Dedel with dignified restraint, while a crowned coat of arms at the top of the frame underscores his official status and family lineage. Schouman, active in the Dutch Republic throughout the eighteenth century, was known for his precise printmaking, often documenting prominent citizens of The Hague. Etching allowed Schouman to combine delicate line work w...

About the Artist

Aert Schouman · 1710–1792

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