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 the Younger (c. 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, mounted on paper Print Quality: A good to very good print, with clearly defined lines, rich black tones, and delicate hatching. Inscription: Signed in the printing plate at the bottom: "Ioan. Meyßens pinxit et excud. | Petr. de Iode sculpsit". Inscribed at the bottom of the printing plate: "IACQUES D'ARTHOIS". Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of the painter Jacques d’Arthois, depicted in a three-quarter view from the left. The subject has long, wavy hair and 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 modeling is achieved through delicate cross-hatching; the background depicts a cloudy atmosphere. Below the image is a three-line French inscription providing details about 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 believed 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; Depictions of Artists; Belgium; Dimensions: 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 water stains; the sheet retains its margins on all sides; no visible tears or creases; writing showing through on the reverse