Author: after Nicolaes C. van Negre (ca. 1610-after 1663) Title: Etching and engraving/ets en gravure: IACOBUS MAESTERTIUS (Leidse professor Jacob Maester).
Description: Bust portrait of Jacob Maester (1610-1658). Of English origins, he was a law professor at the Leiden University and eventually rector magnificus of the same institution. He bought the propriety of Rosenburgh close Voorschoten, in the outskirts of Leiden. The engraved portrait is after the painting by Nicolaes C. van Negre, unknown the name of the print maker. Inscribed on pedestal below: IACOBUS MAESTERTIUS, / Juris Professor / Lugd. Bat.This impression is a result of two pressing, one for the most external frame and the other for the actual portrait. Etching and engraving on paper; inner plate: 270 x 174 mm; outer plate: 348 x 252 mm, total: 413 x 324 mm; some foxing on the plate, paper looks somewhat cooked, but the impression is very well readable.
Keywords: Leiden|Male|Portraits|University
Price: EUR 163.35 = appr. US$ 177.54 Seller: Antiquariaat Arine van der Steur
- Book number: 65435