{"product_id":"henricus-goltzius-gerard-edelinck","title":"Henricus Goltzius - Gérard Edelinck","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 17th-century engraving by Gérard Edelinck depicting the Dutch artist Hendrick Goltzius holding a sketch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Gérard Edelinck depicts the Dutch painter and printmaker Hendrick Goltzius. Edelinck, a Flemish engraver who spent much of his career in Paris, is recognised for his technical precision and his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil painting into the medium of copperplate engraving. In this work, he captures the subject in a three-quarter view, wearing a cap and a heavy, draped garment that suggests the period attire of the late sixteenth or early seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of formal portraiture common in the seventeenth century. Goltzius holds a small sketch or print in his hand, a detail that identifies his profession. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of volume in the fabric and depth in the facial features. The background is kept dark, which pushes the figure forward and focuses the viewer's attention on the sitter's expression and the texture of his beard and clothing. Below the figure, a stone ledge serves as a base for the inscription, which identifies the subject as 'Henricus Goltius Pictor et Sculptor'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdelinck’s mastery of the burin is evident in the subtle transitions between light and shadow across the face. The print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship expected of professional engravers during the reign of Louis XIV, when the reproduction of portraits was a primary method for disseminating the likenesses of notable figures. This piece is a fine example of the reproductive printmaking tradition, where the engraver acts as an interpreter of the original artist's style and character. The work remains a clear record of the appearance of one of the most influential figures of the Dutch Mannerist movement, preserved through the technical skill of one of the most accomplished engravers of the Baroque era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gérard Edelinck","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435406201167,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435557753167,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435557785935,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435557818703,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435557851471,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435557884239,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435557917007,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435557949775,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435557982543,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435558015311,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435558048079,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435558080847,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Henricus-Goltzius_Poster_CompositorV1_1786204299836.jpg?v=1786325276","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/henricus-goltzius-gerard-edelinck","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}