Titelprent voor deel 1 van 'Spiegel van Staat' van Romeyn de Hooghe
1706
Medium
etching
Dimensions
188; 142
About this artwork
Titelprent voor deel 1 van: Romeyn de Hooghe, 'Spiegel van Staat' (Amsterdam: Jan ten Hoorn, 1706-1707). Klinkert, C.
Art Historical Context
This etching by Romeyn de Hooghe served as the title print for the first volume of his own publication, *Spiegel van Staat* (Mirror of the State), issued in Amsterdam by Jan ten Hoorn between 1706 and 1707. Measuring just 188 by 142 millimeters, the small-scale print was designed to introduce readers to a two-part work exploring Dutch governance and civic life during the early eighteenth century. De Hooghe, a leading figure in Dutch printmaking, frequently combined his skills as both artist and author. His etchings were prized for their clarity and expressive line work, qualities well suited ...
About the Artist
Romeyn de Hooghe · 1645–1708
Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) was a Dutch Baroque engraver, draughtsman, and political satirist who became the most prolific and versatile graphic artist of the Dutch Republic in the late seventeenth century. Born in Amsterdam, he rose to become one of early modern Europe's most important printmakers and a pioneering master of political satire. De Hooghe's significance extends far beyond his techn...