321 - P. JODE (*1604) after MEYSSENS (*1612), Portrait of Jacques d'Arthois, Copper engraving

P. JODE (*1604) after MEYSSENS (*1612), Portrait of Jacques d'Arthois, Copper engraving Pieter de Jode jun. (around 1604 Antwerp - after 1674 England) after Johannes Meyssens (1612 Brussels - 1670 Antwerp): Portrait of the Brussels painter Jacques d'Arthois from *Het Gulden Cabinet*, 17th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, rolled-on on Paper Impression Quality: A good to very good print, with clearly defined lines, rich black tones and delicate hatching. Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Ioan. Meyßens pinxit et excud. | Petr. de Iode sculpsit". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "IACQUES D'ARTHOIS". Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of the painter Jacques d’Arthois, depicted in a three-quarter view after the left. The subject has long, wavy hair, wears a soft cloak with buttoned embellishments and a white collar with tassels. His right hand is raised slightly, with his fingers spread apart. The modelling is achieved through delicate cross-hatching; the background depicts a cloudy atmosphere. Below the image is a three-line French inscription providing details of the subject and his origins, as well as the engraver’s and publisher’s marks. The print is executed in clear, precise lines. This work is thought to originate from the anthology *Het Gulden Cabinet*, which contained a large number of artists’ portraits. Keywords: Jacques d'Arthois; Portrait; Engraving; Bust; Baroque; Flanders; Brussels; Painter; Pieter de Jode; Jan Meyssens; 17th century; Three-quarter view; Cloak; long hair; artist’s portrait; inscription; French; buttons; collar; tassels; 17th century; Baroque; Depiction of Artists; Belgium; Size: Paper: 24,1 cm x 18,1 cm (9,5 x 7,1 in), Plate: 16,0 cm x 11,4 cm (6,3 x 4,5 in), Depiction: 14,1 cm x 11,2 cm (5,6 x 4,4 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper has an even patina of age; slight browning; a few faint waterstains; the sheet retains its margins on all sides; no visible tears or creases; writing showing through on the reverse