Portret van Petrus Simons

About this artwork

Portret van Petrus Simons, bisschop van Ieper. Buste naar links. De prent heeft een Latijns boven- en onderschrift en maakt deel uit van een serie van bekende schrijvers uit de Nederlanden.

Art Historical Context

This engraving, created by Philips Galle in 1739, presents a dignified bust-length portrait of Petrus Simons, the Bishop of Ypres (Ieper). The composition shows the sitter turned gently to the left, rendered with the precise linework characteristic of engraving. Latin inscriptions above and below the image identify the subject and lend an air of scholarly authority, framing Simons not only as a religious leader but also as one of the notable writers of the Low Countries. The print forms part of a larger series celebrating distinguished Netherlandish authors and intellectuals. Such series were...

About the Artist

Philips Galle · 1537–1612

Philips Galle (1537–1612) was a leading Netherlandish engraver, designer, and print publisher whose career bridged the vibrant artistic scenes of Haarlem and Antwerp. Born in Haarlem, he studied under the humanist engraver Dirck Volkertsz. Coornhert, honing his skills in reproductive printmaking. Early on, Galle produced engravings after the Haarlem master Maarten van Heemskerck, capturing the Man...