Artwork

Hendrick de Keyser

Hendrick de Keyser, by Jonas Suyderhoff, ink, 1650
Hendrick de Keyser, by Jonas Suyderhoff, ink, 1650

Hendrick de Keyser is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jonas Suyderhoff. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This engraving by Jonas Suyderhoff is a portrait of Hendrick de Keyser, created in 1650. The print is a black-and-white representation of de Keyser, adorned with ornate text and decorative elements.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts de Keyser with a full beard and curly hair, wearing a dark collar and rounded hat. The surrounding text identifies him as a 'steenhouwer der stad' (city stone carver) and provides his birth and death years, while a poem at the bottom praises his skill with stone and metal.

Technique & Style

The engraving features a plain background, with the subject's image surrounded by decorative swirls and text in an ornate, old-fashioned style. The level of detail achieved through Suyderhoff's engraving technique is evident in the intricate rendering of de Keyser's features and attire.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jonas Suyderhoff

Artist

Jonas Suyderhoff

Jonas Suyderhoff (1613–1686) was a Dutch artist, born in Leiden.

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