{"product_id":"portret-van-de-dichter-jan-soet-harmen-de-mayer","title":"Portret van de dichter Jan Soet - Harmen de Mayer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century mezzotint portrait of the Dutch poet Jan Soet, rendered with dramatic tonal contrasts and period-accurate detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mezzotint by Harmen de Mayer depicts the Dutch poet Jan Soet. The work is a characteristic example of seventeenth-century portraiture, utilising the tonal depth of the mezzotint process to create a dramatic play of light and shadow across the subject's face. The sitter is presented within an oval frame, a common convention for portrait prints of this era, which directs the viewer's focus toward his features and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Soet is shown wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a simple collar, reflecting the modest attire of a seventeenth-century intellectual. His gaze is direct, engaging the viewer with a sense of immediacy. Below the portrait, a cartouche contains a Dutch inscription, which serves to identify the poet and provide context for his literary contributions. The text, written in a period-appropriate script, adds a graphic element to the composition, balancing the dark, atmospheric rendering of the portrait above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Mayer demonstrates technical skill in his handling of the medium. The transition from the deep blacks of the background to the softer highlights on the face and collar is managed with precision. This print offers a glimpse into the cultural life of the Dutch Golden Age, documenting the appearance of a contemporary literary figure. The work is typical of the period's interest in recording the likenesses of poets, scholars, and public figures through the medium of printmaking, which allowed for the wider dissemination of such images among the literate public. The composition remains balanced, with the oval frame providing a sense of order that contrasts with the textured, moody application of ink. This print is a fine example of the period's portraiture, capturing the character of the sitter through careful observation and technical control.\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\/portret-van-christoffel-middaghten-andries-van-buysen-sr\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Christoffel Middaghten - Andries van Buysen (Sr.) — Andries van Buysen (Sr.)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-maximiliaan-de-hennin-graaf-van-boussu-jan-punt\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Maximiliaan de Hennin, graaf van Boussu - Jan Punt — Jan Punt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Harmen de Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974436327759,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974450024783,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58974450057551,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58974450090319,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58974450123087,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58974450155855,"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":58974450188623,"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":58974450221391,"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":58974450254159,"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":58974450286927,"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":58974450319695,"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":58974450352463,"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-de-dichter-Jan-Soet_Poster_CompositorV1_1790861818784.jpg?v=1790862989","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-de-dichter-jan-soet-harmen-de-mayer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}