Zelfportret op 59-jarige leeftijd
Cornelis Dircksz. Boissens
ca. 1626 - ca. 1627
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
156; 234
About this artwork
Gift of D. Franken, Le Vésinet
Art Historical Context
**Zelfportret op 59-jarige leeftijd** *Cornelis Dircksz Boissens, ca. 1626–1627* Engraving, 234 × 156 mm *Gift of D. Franken, Le Vésinet* Step into the world of the Dutch Golden Age with this intimate self-portrait by Corn Dircksz. Bo, a skilled Haarlem engr born around 1567 Captured at age , the work showcases Bo gazing steadily at the viewer a hallmark of 17-century portraiture that emphasized and psychological depth. Created 1626–1627, it reflects the era's booming print culture, where engravings allowed artists to share their likenesses widely without the expense of paintings. Engr...