Who painted Jacob Cats, Poet?

Jacob Cats, Poet was painted by Cornelis van Dalen I in 1635.

Where can I see Jacob Cats, Poet?

Jacob Cats, Poet is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Jacob Cats, Poet?

Jacob Cats, Poet is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Jacob Cats, Poet

Cornelis van Dalen I , 1635

Jacob Cats, Poet is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis van Dalen I. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Jacob Cats, Poet is an engraving created by Cornelis van Dalen I in 1635, presenting a portrait of Jacob Cats.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man with a serious expression, wearing a ruffled collar and a pendant on a chain, set against a plain background within a circular frame accompanied by Dutch text.

Technique & Style

The engraving employs lines and shading to achieve depth, characteristic of the medium, with the text surrounding the portrait likely being a poem in Dutch.

History & Provenance

The work was created in 1635 by Cornelis van Dalen I, an engraver.