{"product_id":"sir-isaac-newton-jacobus-houbraken","title":"Sir Isaac Newton - Jacobus Houbraken","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century engraving of Sir Isaac Newton by Dutch artist Jacobus Houbraken, featuring classical allegorical motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Jacobus Houbraken depicts the physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton. Houbraken, a Dutch engraver known for his portrait series, produced this work for Thomas Birch's 'Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain'. The portrait is based on an earlier painting by Godfrey Kneller, which captures Newton in his mature years, wearing a voluminous periwig typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of eighteenth-century commemorative portraiture. Newton is presented within a central oval frame, which sits atop a stone plinth. Below the main portrait, a smaller circular relief depicts an allegorical scene involving figures engaged in scientific study, surrounded by instruments such as a globe, a telescope, and geometric diagrams. These elements serve to identify the subject as a man of science and intellectual rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoubraken demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin. The lines are fine and controlled, creating subtle gradations of tone that define the texture of the wig, the fabric of the clothing, and the architectural details of the plinth. The engraving style is characteristic of the period, prioritising clarity and formal balance. The inclusion of the name 'Isaac Newton' on a scroll at the base provides a clear identification of the subject, while the surrounding iconography reinforces his status as a figure of scientific inquiry. This print offers a view into the visual culture of the Enlightenment, where portraiture was used to honour figures of intellectual achievement through classical motifs and structured, orderly compositions. The work remains a fine example of the reproductive printmaking techniques that allowed the likenesses of notable individuals to circulate widely during the eighteenth 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\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-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 Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" 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;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jacobus Houbraken","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464214647119,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464219464015,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464219496783,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464219529551,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464219562319,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464219595087,"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":58464219627855,"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":58464219660623,"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":58464219693391,"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":58464219726159,"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":58464219758927,"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":58464219791695,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sir-Isaac-Newton_Poster_CompositorV1_1786274423104.jpg?v=1786582672","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/sir-isaac-newton-jacobus-houbraken","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}