‘”DOET AL INT WEL. ENSIET NIET OM.”‘

– A detailed 17th-century engraving of Jacob Cornelisz, a servant of the Christian community (Dienaer der Gemeinte Christi) and surgeon in Amsterdam, born in Rotterdam in 1608. He is depicted seated in a formal pose, gesturing with his left hand while holding a small book in his right. His desk contains medical instruments, anatomical drawings, and books, suggesting his profession. This print was engraved by Frederick Hendrick van den Hove after a design by Cornelis Visscher II. The engraving reflects the fine line work, chiaroscuro shading, and expressive portraiture characteristic of Dutch Golden Age printmaking.

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Description

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 29.3 x 30.8 cm (11.54 x 12.13 inch). Image size: 29.3 x 30.8 cm. (11.54 x 12.13 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Some signs of age toning, minor handling creases in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

DUTCH ENGRAVING, JACOB CORNELISZ, 17TH-CENTURY PORTRAIT, GOLDEN AGE ENGRAVING, DUTCH SURGEONS, MEDICAL HISTORY, FREDERICK HENDRICK VAN DEN HOVE, CORNELIS VISSCHER, FINE PORTRAIT ENGRAVINGS | PCO=EXPO-506

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Reference: Museaum Boijmans-Van Beuningen Inventory Number: BdH 16300 (PK); exhibited Rotterdam 1972 (Hollandse graveurs van de XVIIde eeuw), nr. 20.

Biography engraver: Frederick Hendrick van den Hove (1628/1629-1698) was a Dutch printmaker known for his engravings of portraits, religious figures, and classical subjects. Born in The Hague, he later worked in London, where he died in 1698. His work includes fine reproductions of contemporary Dutch painters and engravers, often collaborating with Cornelis Visscher and Pieter Soutman.

Biography artist: Cornelis Visscher (1629-1658) was a Dutch Golden Age engraver, known for his portrait etchings and religious prints. He was a pupil of Pieter Claesz Soutman and worked in Haarlem. Visscher created portraits of notable figures, including Admiral Louis de Boisot and various religious leaders. His technique influenced later Dutch printmakers such as Dirk Helmbreker and Cornelis Bega.