Author: Laegh, Willem van der (1615-1694) Matham, Theodor (1605-1676) after Savoyen, Carel van (1619-1665)
Title: [Original engraving/gravure] Portrait of Frans Koerten/Portret van graveur en kaartinkleurder Frans Koerten.
Description: Portrait of Frans Koerten, illuminator in Amsterdam, bust directed to the left, head slightly turned to face the viewer, wearing a flat white collar, in an oval with cartouche below; lettered below, above cartouche: 'Uyt gunst gegeven / A. 1661 Ætatis 58.', on cartouche Dutch verse by Willem van der Laegh and production details: 'Men Loost den ... des werelt-kloot verlichter.', 'C. v. Savoy Pinxit.', 'T. Matham Sculp.' and 'W. vander Laegh Scripsit et Sculp.'. Engraving on paper, trimmed to plate mark; total: 311 x 219 mm; state II/2; in great condition despite some very light smudges and traces of previous mounting on verso. Hollstein 101, Wurzbach 38, Mueller 2968.

Keywords: Artist portraits|Portraits