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The primary subject, Cornelis de Bruyn, is presented within an oval frame, accompanied by classical architectural elements such as a column and draped fabric, which suggest a sense of academic gravitas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow this central portrait, the composition includes smaller, secondary depictions of Netscher and van Overbeek. These are arranged alongside artistic tools, including a quill, inkwell, and drawing implements, which serve to identify the subjects by their professional pursuits. The work was executed by the engraver Jacob Houbraken after a design by Aert Schouman, and it appeared in Jan van Gool's biographical work, 'De Nieuwe Schouburg der Nederlantsche kunstschilders en schilderessen'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the precision characteristic of Dutch printmaking during this period. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of volume in the drapery and depth in the facial features. The inclusion of these specific individuals reflects the interest in documenting the lives and contributions of Dutch artists and intellectuals. By grouping these figures, the print functions as a visual record of the social and professional networks that defined the artistic community in the Netherlands during the eighteenth century. The clarity of the engraving ensures that the individual likenesses remain distinct, while the overall arrangement maintains a balanced, formal aesthetic suitable for a scholarly publication of the era.\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-charles-i-of-england-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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan van Gool","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58752424542543,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58752505971023,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58752506003791,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58752506036559,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58752506069327,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58752506102095,"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":58752506134863,"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":58752506167631,"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":58752506200399,"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":58752506233167,"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":58752506265935,"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":58752506298703,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portretten-van-Cornelis-de-Bruyn-Theodorus-Netscher-en-Bonaventura-van-Overbeek_Poster_CompositorV1_1789164790816.jpg?v=1789165543","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portretten-van-cornelis-de-bruyn-theodorus-netscher-en-bonaventura-van-overbeek-jan-van-gool","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}