Portret van Hendrik de Keyser

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collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This etching by Joannesssens, dated 1662, captures the likeness of Hendrik de Keyser, the influential Dutch architect and sculptor known for his role in shaping early seventeenth-century Amsterdam. Created decades after de Keyser’s death in 1621, the print serves as a posthumous tribute, preserving his image for later generations through the accessible medium of etching. At 162 by 113 millimeters, the modest scale reflects the intimate nature of many seventeenth-century portrait prints. Etching allowed artists like Meyssens to produce detailed, reproducible images that circulated widely, help...