Seller: ThePrintsCollector, Zeeland, Netherlands
Art / Print / Poster
Decorative engraved portrait of "Pieter Florisz, Vice-Admiraal van Holland en Westvriesland" (Pieter Florisse Blom, also: Floriszoon, 1602/06-1658, Dutch admiral). Within an oval border. Engraving/etching on verge type paper. Description: A portrait from Wagenaar's "Tegenwoordige Staat der Nederlanden" (Amsterdam, Isaac Tirion, ca. 1740-1790). Artists and Engravers: Artist and engraver: Jacob Houbraken (Dordrecht 1698 - Amsterdam 1780). Houbraken was a Dutch artist, engraver and art collector. Jacob spend most his time designing and engraving portraits, such as the one offered here. His father (Arnold Houbraken 1660-1719) before him was also a celebrated artist/engraver. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning, mostly to the margins. Storage location: C161-37 The overall size is ca. 5.5 x 9.3 inch. The image size is ca. 4.1 x 6.9 inch. The overall size is ca. 14 x 23.5 cm. The image size is ca. 10.5 x 17.5 cm.