{"product_id":"portret-van-michiel-le-blon-theodor-matham","title":"Portret van Michiel le Blon - Theodor Matham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodor Matham, capturing the likeness of the diplomat and art dealer Michiel le Blon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodor Matham depicts Michiel le Blon, a notable Dutch diplomat, art dealer, and goldsmith active during the seventeenth century. Matham, a member of a prominent family of engravers, demonstrates technical precision in this portrait. The work utilises a complex system of hatching and cross-hatching to define the textures of the sitter's clothing and the subtle contours of his face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLe Blon is presented in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed towards the viewer with a composed expression. The artist captures the fine details of the lace collar and the heavy folds of the cloak, which suggest a sense of volume and weight. The background consists of a dense, uniform grid pattern, a common stylistic choice in period portraiture to isolate the subject and focus attention on the facial features and character of the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatham's approach to the medium reflects the high standards of Dutch printmaking during this era. The control of light and shadow, achieved through the varying density of the engraved lines, creates a convincing sense of form. This portrait serves as a record of a man who occupied a specific position within the cultural and political circles of the time. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition demonstrate the skill required to translate the nuances of a painted portrait into the medium of engraving. This print remains a representative example of the portraiture traditions that flourished in the Netherlands, documenting the appearance and status of figures who shaped the art market and diplomatic landscape of the seventeenth 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\/holy-family-with-the-cat-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eHoly Family with the Cat - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/title-plate-sol-and-the-personifications-of-the-four-seasons-philips-galle\" 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;\"\u003eTitle Plate: Sol and the Personifications of the Four Seasons - Philips Galle — Philip Galle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodor Matham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480053813583,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480070230351,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480070263119,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480070295887,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480070328655,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480070361423,"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":58480070394191,"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":58480070426959,"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":58480070459727,"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":58480070492495,"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":58480070525263,"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":58480070558031,"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-Michiel-le-Blon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786346210929.jpg?v=1786766518","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-michiel-le-blon-theodor-matham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}