354 - C. WAUMANS (*1619) after an unknown artist (17th century), Portrait of Jean Sadeler, copper engraving

C. WAUMANS (*1619) after an unknown artist (17th century), Portrait of Jean Sadeler, copper engraving Coenraet Waumans (born 1619) after Unknown (17th century): Portrait of the copperplate engraver Jean Sadeler from *Het Gulden Cabinet*, 17th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Print Quality: Deep black and clearly defined, with delicate variations in the hatching of the figure and the background. Margins slightly faded Inscription: Signed on the lower part of the printing plate: "Coenr. Waumans sculp. | Io. Meyssens exc.". Date: 17th century Description: A portrait of the copperplate engraver Jean Sadeler (1550–1600), depicted in a three-quarter profile from the left. The subject is wearing a pleated millstone collar, an ornate doublet with chain decoration, and a medal on his chest. In his right hand, he holds a graver or stylus over a sheet of paper. The background is kept dark by delicate cross-hatching, effectively highlighting the vividly rendered facial features, including a full beard and curly hair. The light falls from the top left. Below the image is a multi-column French biographical text, along with the engraver’s mark “Coenr. Waumans sculp.” and the number 103. This work is believed to have originally come from the anthology “Het Gulden Cabinet,” which contained a large number of artists’ portraits. Keywords: Jean Sadeler; copperplate engraver; portrait; bust; millstone collar; engraving tool; doublet; medal; biography; three-quarter profile; engraving; Flanders; Brabant; 17th century; artist’s portrait; hatching; full beard; inscription; Number 103; Coenraet Waumans; 17th century; Baroque; Depictions of Artists; Belgium; Size: Paper: 22.7 cm x 17.1 cm (8.9 x 6.7 in), Plate: 16.6 cm x 11.4 cm (6.5 x 4.5 in), Depiction: 13.9 cm x 11.1 cm (5.5 x 4.4 in) Condition: Good condition. Slight yellowing of the paper due to age, as well as a few spots; a few small water stains; the sheet is intact with margins on all sides; edges are slightly creased