325 - P. JODE (*1604) after SEGERS (*1591), Portrait of the painter Gerard Segers, Copper engraving

P. JODE (*1604) after SEGERS (*1591), Portrait of the painter Gerard Segers, Copper engraving Pieter de Jode jun. (around 1604 Antwerp - after 1674 England) after Gerard Segers (1591 Antwerp - 1651 ibid.): Portrait by the Antwerp painter Gerard Segers from *Het Gulden Cabinet*, 17th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Impression Quality: A good, clearly defined impression with rich black tones; the lines are well defined, with slight grey haze in the hatched areas of the background. Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Ger. Segers pinxit. Pet. de Iode sculpsit. Ie. Meyssens excudit". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "GERARD SEGERS". Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of the painter Gerard Segers, depicted in a three-quarter view after the left. The subject has long, wavy hair, a small goatee and is wearing a dark robe with a white shirt collar. A heavy link chain hangs round his neck. His right hand is clasped in front of his chest, holding the corner of his cloak. The modelling is achieved through delicate cross-hatching and subtle chiaroscuro gradations; the background is darkened by uniform block hatching, effectively highlighting the face. Below the rectangular illustration area is a multi-line French caption containing the name, biographical text and details of the owner, engraver and publisher. This work is thought to originate from the anthology *Het Gulden Cabinet*, which contained a large number of artists’ portraits. Keywords: Gerard Segers; Portrait; Engraving; Bust; Painter; Antwerp; Baroque; Chain; Three-quarter view; Artist’s portrait; Petrus de Jode; Jan Meyssens; series of portraits; 17th century; Flemish; half-length portrait; hatching; chiaroscuro; caption; historical portrait; 17th century; Baroque; Depiction of Artists; Belgium; Size: Paper: 26,5 cm x 19,6 cm (10,4 x 7,7 in), Plate: 15,8 cm x 11,3 cm (6,2 x 4,4 in), Depiction: 13,8 cm x 11,1 cm (5,4 x 4,4 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper has darkened evenly and is slightly yellowed; there are a few small waterstains, particularly near the bottom edge; the paper is cut slightly unevenly, with the edges showing slight glazes and the paper being slightly wavy