303 - J. MEYSSENS (*1612) after DYCK (*1599), Portrait of François Snyders, Copper engraving

J. MEYSSENS (*1612) after DYCK (*1599), Portrait of François Snyders, Copper engraving Joannes Meyssens (1612 - 1670 ) after Anthonis van Dyck (1599 Antwerp - 1641 London): Portrait by the Antwerp painter François Snyders from *Het Gulden Cabinet*, 17th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Impression Quality: A good impression with a rich black tone; the lines are clearly defined, though the blackness is slightly uneven in the hatched areas. Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Ant. van Dyck pinxit.| Io. Meyssens exc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "FRANCOIS SNYDERS". Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of the painter François Snyders, depicted in a three-quarter view after the left. The subject is wearing a dark cloak over an ornate doublet with a row of buttons, as well as a white lace collar. His face features a moustache and a short goatee; his gaze is calm and direct. In the background on the right is an architectural element (a pilaster or a wall projection). The modelling is achieved through delicate cross-hatching and stippling, which create a nuanced chiaroscuro effect. Below the portrait is a multi-line French inscription containing biographical text, as well as the details ‘Ant. van Dyck pinxit’ and ‘Io. Meyssens exc.’. This work is thought to originate from the anthology ‘Het Gulden Cabinet’, which contained a large number of artists’ portraits. Keywords: François Snyders; Portrait; Bust; Engraving; Anthonis van Dyck; Johannes Meyssens; Iconography; Flanders; Baroque; Lace collar; Doublet; Painter; 17th century; Portrait; Three-quarter view; Hatching; Biographical text; Inscription; Antwerp; Printed art; 17th century; Baroque; Portraits; Belgium; Size: Paper: 30,0 cm x 18,5 cm (11,8 x 7,3 in), Plate: 16,1 cm x 11,3 cm (6,3 x 4,4 in), Depiction: 14,1 cm x 10,9 cm (5,6 x 4,3 in) Condition: Good condition. Paper evenly yellowed, with a slight patina of age; a few small stains; sheet slightly unevenly trimmed; top left corner creased; edges with slight glazes