Description
Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange, in an oval medallion with an inscription around it. Below the portrait, his name is engraved along with a dedication on the verso of the print.
Made by Jacob van Meurs after Gerard van Honthorst.
Medium: Engraving, Letterpress printing on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 18.4 x 29.8 cm (7.24 x 11.73 inch). Image size: 18.4 x 29.8 cm. (7.24 x 11.73 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Rear text. Slight paper loss at bottom left and right. Small tear at right middle margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
FREDERIK HENDRIK, PRINCE OF ORANGE, PORTRAIT, JACOB VAN MEURS, GERARD VAN HONTHORST, ENGRAVING, 17TH CENTURY | PCO-A22-11
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Reference: FMP 176, Collectie Rijksmuseum-2(2), Beschrijvende catalogus van 7000 portretten van Nederlanders, p. 8, cat.nr. 176.
Biography engraver: Jacob van Meurs (1619-1680), a Dutch engraver and publisher, worked primarily in Amsterdam, creating numerous portraits and historical scenes.
Biography artist: Gerard van Honthorst (1592-1656), Dutch painter of the Golden Age, known for his portraits and genre scenes, active in the court of Frederik Hendrik.
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