Author: after Nicolaes C. van Negre (ca. 1610-after 1663) Title: Etching and engraving/Ets en gravure: IACOBUS MAESTERTIUS (Leidse rector magnificus 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. Etching and engraving on paper; plate mark: 270 x 174 mm; total: 274 x 177 mm; in very good condition, mounted on cardboard mat. Made between 1650-1700).
Keywords: Leiden|Male|Portraits|University
Price: EUR 145.20 = appr. US$ 157.81 Seller: Antiquariaat Arine van der Steur
- Book number: 65436