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 Jr. (c. 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 Print Quality: A good, clearly defined print with rich black tones; the lines are well defined, with a slight gray haze in the hatched areas of the background. Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: "Ger. Segers pinxit. Pet. de Iode sculpsit. Ie. Meyssens excudit." Inscribed in the lower part of the printing plate: "GERARD SEGERS." Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of the painter Gerard Segers, depicted in a three-quarter view from 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 around his neck. His right hand is clasped in front of his chest, holding the corner of his cloak. The modeling 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 believed 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), Image: 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 water stains, particularly near the bottom edge; the paper is cut slightly unevenly, with the edges showing slight glazes and the paper being slightly wavy