Portret van Valentinus Heider

About this artwork

height 175 mm x width 128 mm

Art Historical Context

**Portret van Valentinus He** is a finely executed engraving by Matthäus Merian (I), a master engraver and publisher of the Baroque era, created in 1652. Merian, based in Frankfurt, was renowned for his meticulous topographical views, maps, and portraits that captured the likenesses of scholars, nobles, and notables across Europe. This intimate portrait, measuring just 175 mm high by 128 mm wide, his skill in immortalizing individuals through print, making high-quality imagery accessible beyond elite circles. Engraving as a medium was revolutionary in the 17th century, allowing for precise li...