{"product_id":"portret-van-franciscus-gomarus-cornelis-koning","title":"Portret van Franciscus Gomarus - Cornelis Koning","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Cornelis Koning depicting the Dutch theologian Franciscus Gomarus within an oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Cornelis Koning depicts the Dutch theologian Franciscus Gomarus. The subject is presented within a classic oval frame, a common convention for seventeenth-century portraiture. Gomarus is shown in profile, his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer, wearing the traditional ruff collar and academic attire of his era. The precision of the line work captures the texture of his beard and the fabric of his garments, demonstrating the technical skill associated with Dutch printmaking of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranciscus Gomarus was a figure of significant theological debate during the early seventeenth century, particularly known for his opposition to Jacobus Arminius. The inclusion of Latin and Dutch text surrounding the portrait and in the lower margin provides context for his role as a professor at the University of Leiden. The inscription serves to identify the subject and his professional standing, while the verse below reflects the polemical nature of the religious discourse in which he participated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoning employs a systematic approach to shading, using cross-hatching to create volume and depth within the oval frame. The background is filled with a dense grid pattern, which pushes the figure forward and provides a stark contrast to the lighter tones of the face and collar. This work is a representative example of the portrait prints produced to disseminate the likenesses of scholars and public figures across the Netherlands. 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