Zelfportret van Carel de Moor
Johannes de Groot (II)
1698 - 1776
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
196; 146
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
mezzotint en gravure
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate *Zelfportret van Care de Moor* (Self-Portrait of Carel Moor), a delicate engraving crafted by Dutch artist Johannes de Groot () between 1698 and 1776. Measuring a modest 196 mm by 146 mm, this captures the likeness of Carel de Moor a prominent figure in the waning Dutch Golden Age, known for his portraits and history paintings. De Groot's work serves as a testament to the era's fascination with artist self-representation, preserving de Moor's image for posterity through reproductive printmaking—a common practice that democratized access to elite art. Rendered in both mezz...