{"product_id":"portrait-of-jacob-cats-jacob-houbraken","title":"Portrait of Jacob Cats - Jacob Houbraken","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century engraving by Jacob Houbraken depicting the Dutch statesman and poet Jacob Cats, presented in a classic oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving depicts the Dutch poet and statesman Jacob Cats (1577-1660). The work is by the Dutch engraver Jacob Houbraken, who produced this portrait after an original painting by Michiel van Mierevelt. The composition follows the conventions of eighteenth-century portraiture, presenting the subject within a trompe-l'oeil oval frame that rests upon a stone plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCats is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing the formal attire of his era, including a prominent ruff collar and a fur-trimmed garment. The precision of the engraving technique allows for a clear rendering of textures, from the soft folds of the ruff to the individual strands of hair and the subtle shading of the facial features. The inscription on the plinth identifies the sitter as the Raad-Pensionaris of Holland, a position of significant political authority during the Dutch Golden Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoubraken was a master of the burin, known for his ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paintings into the monochromatic medium of print. His work often appeared in historical collections and biographies, serving to document the appearance of notable figures for a wider audience. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition reflect the technical standards of the period. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Netherlands, where portraiture served as a primary means of recording the identity and status of public figures. The inclusion of the artist's name and the sitter's title on the base provides a formal, archival quality to the image, typical of the prints produced for historical documentation during the mid-eighteenth century.\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\/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":"Jacob Houbraken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103700091215,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103706186063,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59103706218831,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59103706251599,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59103706284367,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59103706317135,"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":59103706349903,"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":59103706382671,"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":59103706415439,"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":59103706448207,"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":59103706480975,"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":59103706513743,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Jacob-Cats_Poster_CompositorV1_1791883453856.jpg?v=1791883566","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-jacob-cats-jacob-houbraken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}