Artwork
Johan Ludovicus Hawenrenter
Johan Ludovicus Hawenrenter is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Johan Ludovicus Hawenrenter is depicted in a black-and-white engraving portrait, characterized by a plain background that emphasizes his solemn expression and meticulously detailed attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is identified as a Doctor of Medicine and Philosophy. His pose, with a hand on a book/ledger and the other holding a small, possibly symbolic object (key or ring), conveys a sense of scholarship and intellectual pursuits.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases fine line work, a hallmark of the medium, to achieve deep shadows. This technique highlights the intricate details of Hawenrenter's ruff collar and emphasizes the overall seriousness of the portrait.
Context
The portrait reflects the subject's dual expertise in medicine and philosophy, positioning him within the realm of Renaissance humanism, where scholars often excelled in multiple disciplines.
History & Provenance
No specific historical or provenance details are provided about the engraving itself, beyond the subject's professional identification.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Gerard, Herbalist
Martin Zobel
Portrait of a Clergyman
Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells
Jon van Olden-Bernevelt
Carolus van Utenhoven
Justus Lipsius
John Parkinson, Apothecary and Herbalist to James I
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
John Doucher, French Divine
Gulielmus Baudartius, Theologian and Historian
Sir Henry Wotton