356 - J. MEYSSENS (*1612) after Unknown (17th), Portrait of Petrus Paulus Rubens, Copper engraving

J. MEYSSENS (*1612) after Unknown (17th), Portrait of Petrus Paulus Rubens, Copper engraving Joannes Meyssens (1612 - 1670 ) after Unknown (17th century): Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens from *Het Gulden Cabinet*, 17th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper, mounted on Paper Impression Quality: A good print with clear line work and rich black tones; the hatching is well defined. Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "I. Meyssens exc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "PETRUS PAULUS RUBENS.". Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of Peter Paul Rubens as a half-length figure in a three-quarter view after the right. The subject is wearing a dark cloak with a wide collar, as well as an order of knighthood visible on a chain. His curly, shoulder-length hair and goatee are characteristic. The modelling is achieved through delicate cross-hatching, which creates a nuanced chiaroscuro effect. The background is kept dark by uniform hatching, causing the face to stand out in relief. Below the illustration is a multi-line French caption, along with the number 30 and the name ‘PETRUS PAULUS RUBENS’ as the title line. This work is thought to originate from the anthology ‘Het Gulden Cabinet’, which contained a large number of artists’ portraits. Keywords: Petrus Paulus Rubens; Portrait; Bust; Engraving; Baroque; Flemish; Orders of chivalry; Three-quarter view; Artist’s self-portrait; Series of portraits; 17th century; Hatching; Chiaroscuro; Cloak; Goatee; curly hair; caption; French; numbering; historical portrait; 17th century; Baroque; Depiction of Artists; Netherlands; Size: Paper: 17,3 cm x 12,1 cm (6,8 x 4,8 in), Plate: 16,2 cm x 11,2 cm (6,4 x 4,4 in), Depiction: 13,9 cm x 10,9 cm (5,5 x 4,3 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Paper slightly browned and aged; isolated waterstains, particularly at the margins; sheet slightly wavy and creased at the corners due to mounting; brownish patches at the margins where the adhesive marks show through; traces of mounting visible on the reverse; The backing sheet is slightly stained with slight creases at the margins.