{"product_id":"portret-van-cornelis-van-aersens-jacob-houbraken","title":"Portret van Cornelis van Aersens - Jacob Houbraken","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century engraving by Jacob Houbraken depicting the Dutch statesman Cornelis van Aersens within a formal oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Jacob Houbraken depicts Cornelis van Aersens, a prominent figure in the Dutch Republic. Houbraken, a master of the burin, produced this work as part of his contribution to the 'Groote Schouburgh der Nederlantsche Konstschilders en Schilderessen', a collection documenting the lives and works of Dutch artists. The portrait follows the conventions of eighteenth-century printmaking, utilising a formal oval frame set against a rectangular architectural base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is rendered with precision, capturing the textures of his period attire, including the stiff, pleated ruff collar that was characteristic of the earlier seventeenth-century style. Houbraken employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the contours of the face and the folds of the clothing. The light source is directed from the upper left, creating subtle shadows that provide volume to the figure. The blank cartouche at the base of the print was intended for the inclusion of the subject's name and biographical details, a common feature in historical portrait series of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob Houbraken was highly regarded for his technical skill in reproducing paintings as engravings. His ability to translate the tonal qualities of oil paint into the monochromatic medium of copperplate engraving allowed for the wide dissemination of portraits throughout Europe. This print demonstrates the clarity and control that defined his output. The composition is balanced and restrained, focusing the viewer's attention on the character of the sitter. The work remains a clear example of the Dutch tradition of portrait engraving, where technical accuracy and historical documentation were held in high regard. It provides a window into the visual culture of the Dutch Golden Age as interpreted by an eighteenth-century printmaker.\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\/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\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacob Houbraken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360728355151,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360733892943,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360733925711,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360733958479,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360733991247,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360734024015,"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":58360734056783,"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":58360734089551,"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":58360734122319,"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":58360734155087,"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":58360734187855,"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":58360734220623,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Cornelis-van-Aersens_Poster_CompositorV1_1785536915116.jpg?v=1785537129","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-cornelis-van-aersens-jacob-houbraken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}