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 Print Quality: A good print with a rich black tone; the lines are clearly defined, though the blackness is slightly uneven in the hatched areas. Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: "Ant. van Dyck pinxit.| Io. Meyssens exc.". Inscribed in the lower part of the printing plate: "FRANCOIS SNYDERS". Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of the painter François Snyders, depicted in a three-quarter view from 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 mustache 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 modeling 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 believed 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), Image: 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