Portret van de dichter Jan de Vos
1800
Medium
etching
Dimensions
166; 127
About this artwork
Portret van de dichter Jan de Vos, moderne afdruk van oude koperplaat waarop etstechnieken zijn uitgeprobeerd
Art Historical Context
"Portret van de dichter Jan de Vos" is a delicate etching by Karel du Jardin, a prominent Dutch artist of the 17th-century Baroque period known for his luminous landscapes and portraits influenced by his time in Italy. Created as a portrait of the poet Jan de Vos, this intimate work captures the subject's thoughtful visage on a modest scale of 166mm by 127mm. Though dated 1800, it represents a modern impression pulled from an antique copper plate, preserving du Jardin's original artistry for new generations. The etching's true intrigue lies in its experimental origins: the copper plate served...
About the Artist
Karel du Jardin · 1626–1678
Karel Dujardin, born in Amsterdam on September 27, 1626, was the son of the little-known painter Guilliam du Gardin. His early training came under the guidance of Nicolaes Berchem, a master whose influence is evident in Dujardin's animal and landscape depictions, while he was also inspired by the works of Paulus Potter. As a young artist, Dujardin traveled to Italy, where he immersed himself in th...