Artwork
Johannes Hoornbeeck
Johannes Hoornbeeck is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jonas Suyderhoff. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Johannes Hoornbeeck is a 1651 engraving by Jonas Suyderhoff, portraying a solemn, 17th-century figure in scholarly attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Johannes Hoornbeeck, is depicted as a learned individual, indicated by his Doctor of Theology and Professor titles, and suggested by his gestures: holding a book with one hand and explaining with the other, conveying a sense of intellectual engagement.
Technique & Style
Executed in black-and-white engraving, the work features meticulous details, such as the stiff white collar and buttoned dark coat, characteristic of 17th-century portrait engravings.
History & Provenance
Created in 1651 by Jonas Suyderhoff, specific provenance details are not provided, though the work's existence implies Hoornbeeck's prominence during his time.
Artist & collection
