Bilder Jonas Gole (c.1630–1679) – Portrait of Dr. Bernardus Somer (1621–1684) – Mezzotint Engraving (17th Century)

Beskrivning

This original 17th-century mezzotint engraving by Jonas Gole depicts Dr. Bernardus Somer (1621–1684), a Dutch theologian and clergyman, portrayed in formal ecclesiastical dress with a white collar and skullcap. The sitter is shown in three-quarter view with softly modelled facial features, rendered through delicate tonal transitions characteristic of mezzotint technique. Below the portrait is the inscription D. Bernardus Somer, along with a Latin dedication and the artist’s engraved signature J. Gole fecit. The work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age tradition of portrait engraving, intended to honor scholars and religious figures of public standing.

Jonas Gole (c.1630–1679) was a Dutch engraver and printmaker active in Amsterdam and Haarlem. He specialized in portraiture, producing finely executed mezzotints after painted likenesses of notable individuals. His works are valued for their balance between painterly softness and graphic clarity, placing him among the skilled portrait engravers of the Dutch Republic.

Artist or Maker:
Jonas Gole

Dimensions:
34 cm × 24 cm

Medium:
Mezzotint Engraving

Date::
17th Century

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.