Antique Master Print-DIRK-VOLKHERTSZ-COORNHERT-PORTRAIT-van Zijlvelt-1671-1677

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‘”DIRK VOLKHERTSZ. KOORNHERT. IK ONTSAG TOT AMSTERDAM, IK GAF TER GOUW MYN GEEF, WIENS STRYDT VOOR ZEDEN, SCHRIFT, EN VRYHEIT IS GEWEEFT.”‘

– Portrait of Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, a learned man, writer, and artist from the 16th century, known for his writings on ethics and freedom. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, depicted facing forward with a serious expression. Underneath the portrait is a two-line Dutch verse about him.

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Portrait of Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, a learned man, writer, and artist from the 16th century, known for his writings on ethics and freedom. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, depicted facing forward with a serious expression. Underneath the portrait is a two-line Dutch verse about him.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 12 x 17.2 cm (4.72 x 6.77 inch). Image size: 12 x 17.2 cm. (4.72 x 6.77 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. Minimal signs of aging; paper in very good condition. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

DIRCK VOLCKERTSZ. COORNHERT, AMSTERDAM, 17TH CENTURY, PORTRAIT, WRITER, ARTIST, VAN ZIJLVELT, HISTORICAL PERSON | PCO-E22-11

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Prent used in: “G. Brandts Historie der Reformatie…” published in Amsterdam between 1671-1677.

Reference: Hollstein Dutch 67-2(2).

Biography engraver: Anthony van Zijlvelt (1640s-1700s) was a Dutch engraver, active in the 17th century. His work is known for its detailed depictions of notable figures of the time, often used in book illustrations.

Additional information

Dimensions 17 × 12 × 1 cm

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