{"product_id":"portret-van-filips-iv-koning-van-spanje-cornelis-visscher-ii","title":"Portret van Filips IV, koning van Spanje - Cornelis Visscher (II)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1648 engraving by Cornelis Visscher (II) depicting King Philip IV of Spain within an ornate architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Cornelis Visscher (II) depicts Philip IV, King of Spain, presented within a formal oval frame. The work dates to 1648, a year of significant political change in the Netherlands, as indicated by the Latin inscription below the portrait. Visscher, a skilled Dutch engraver, demonstrates his technical proficiency through the precise handling of line and shadow, which defines the monarch's features and the texture of his royal attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is set within a decorative architectural border, a common convention for seventeenth-century prints intended for display or inclusion in historical volumes. The composition includes a coat of arms at the base and extensive Latin text, which provides context regarding the subject's lineage and political status. The king is shown wearing a crown and a high-collared garment, his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer, conveying a sense of regal detachment. The engraving technique allows for a range of tonal values, from the deep blacks in the background to the lighter, more delicate lines used to model the face and the intricate details of the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of historical documentation, this print captures the visual language of European monarchy during the mid-seventeenth century. The inclusion of Latin verses and heraldic elements serves to legitimise the subject's authority. Visscher's work is notable for its clarity and the balanced arrangement of the surrounding decorative elements, which frame the central portrait without overwhelming it. This print offers a clear example of the high standards of reproductive printmaking in the Dutch Republic, where such works were produced to circulate the likenesses of contemporary rulers and public figures to a wider audience.\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-philip-iv-cesare-ferreri\" 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 Philip IV by Cesare Ferreri\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-philip-ii-king-of-spain-jonas-suyderhoef\" 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 Philip II, King of Spain by Jonas Suyderhoef\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cornelis-visscher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCornelis Visscher artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cornelis Visscher","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463081591119,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463114555727,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59463114588495,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59463114621263,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59463114654031,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59463114686799,"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":59463114719567,"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":59463114752335,"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":59463114785103,"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":59463114817871,"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":59463114850639,"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":59463114883407,"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-Filips-IV-koning-van-Spanje_Poster_CompositorV1_1792128953626.jpg?v=1794366229","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-filips-iv-koning-van-spanje-cornelis-visscher-ii","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}