Author: Verkolje, Nicolaas (1673-1746)
Title: [Mezzotint] Portrait of Hugo van der Helst/Portret van predikant Hugo van der Helst.
Description: Portrait of the preacher Hugo van der Helst (1657-1727), seated beside a table in his studio. He is holding a book in his hand with the other arm resting on a table. On the left a bookcase with many books. Inscribed at the bottom: 'HUGO VAN DER HELST / Eccl: Amsteladam:' with addition of † 1727 in pen and black ink; signed on the bottom left: 'N. Verkolje f:'. Preparatory drawing at the Rijksmuseum RP-P-1911-182. Dating 1683-1746 (Rijksmuseum). Mezzotint on paper trimmed within plate mark; total 268 x 192 mm; state II/2; despite the missing corner on the bottom left, in good condition; traces of previous mounting on verso; Wurzbach 4, Nagler 4, Muller 2298, Van Someren M 2298.

Keywords: Portraits