{"product_id":"portrait-of-gerrit-dou-godfried-schalcken","title":"Portrait of Gerrit Dou - Godfried Schalcken","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Godfried Schalcken, this portrait depicts the artist Gerrit Dou, Schalcken's teacher. The work is inscribed with text indicating it was created 'in honour' of Dou.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Godfried Schalcken (1643-1706) depicts Gerrit Dou, a fellow Dutch Golden Age painter. Schalcken, known for his genre scenes and portraits, here pays homage to Dou, who was his teacher. The portrait is presented within an oval frame, a common convention for formal portraiture of the period. Inscribed around the frame are the words 'Gov,' 'Batav,' 'Pictor,' and 'Lugd,' abbreviations referencing Dou's identity as a Dutch painter from Leiden. The inscription at the bottom, 'Honoris ergo Praeceptorem suum delineavit G. Schalcken,' translates to 'In honour, G. Schalcken drew his teacher.' The image shows Dou in three-quarter view, wearing a soft cap and a coat. His long, curly hair falls to his shoulders. He holds a scroll or paper in his left hand, perhaps alluding to his artistic profession. The etching is characterised by fine, delicate lines that define the contours of Dou's face and clothing, as well as the textures of his hair and the folds of his garments. The overall effect is one of restrained elegance, befitting a portrait intended as a tribute to a respected master.\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-charles-i-of-england-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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/st-paul-writing-georges-de-la-tour\" 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;\"\u003eSt. Paul Writing - Georges de la Tour — Georges de La Tour\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Godfried Schalcken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709427687759,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709430571343,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709430604111,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709430636879,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57709430669647,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Gerrit-Dou_Poster_CompositorV1_1778891886545.jpg?v=1778892145","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-gerrit-dou-godfried-schalcken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}