Illustraties bij het blijspel "Julfus"

About this artwork

Prent vervaardigd voor: Pels, Andries. Julfus, blijspel. Amsterdam: Jacob Lescaille, 1668.

Art Historical Context

Step into the vibrant world of the Dutch Golden Age with *Illustraties bij het blijspel "Julfus"*, an exquisite etching by Gerard de Lse from 1668. Measuring a compact 185mm by 135mm, this was crafted as an illustration for Andries Pels's comedic play *Julfus*, published that same year in Amsterdam by Lescaille. De Lairesse, a prominent Baroque artist known for his classical influences and meticulous draftsmanship, contributed to the era's flourishing tradition of book illustrations, blending theatrical flair with refined engraving. Etching, de Lairesse's chosen medium, involved drawing into ...

About the Artist

Gerard de Lairesse · 1641–1711

Gerard de Lairesse (1641–1711) was a leading figure of the Dutch Golden Age, renowned as both a painter and art theorist whose classical ideals bridged the dramatic realism of Rembrandt with the refined elegance of French academism. Born on September 11, 1641, in Liège, he was the second son of the painter Renier de Lairesse (1597–1667). De Lairesse received his initial training under his father b...