Print Description
Original antique print showing a portrait of Johan Lulofs (1711-1768) was a Dutch mathematician and water engineer. He was a professor at Leiden University in mathematics, astronomy and philosophy. With a 6-line poem by Theodoor van Snakenburg.
Made by Jacobus Houbraken after J. Wandelaar.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid paper.
Sheet size: 23 x 31 cm (9.06 x 12.2 inch). Image size: 18 x 27 cm. (7.09 x 10.63 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Remains from previous attachment on rear, partly shining through. Light soiling. Original folding from being bound in book. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
JOHAN LULOFS-MATHEMATICIAN-ASTROLOGER-PORTRAIT | RB-A8-05
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography engraver: Jakob Houbraken (1698-1780) was a very productive Dutch 18th. Century engraver, who produced a great number of book-illustrations in the taste of the time. He also engraved many portraits and some prints after contemporary masters.
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