Description
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.
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