{"title":"Joannes Meyssens","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-cornelis-de-bie-joannes-meyssens","title":"Portret van Cornelis de Bie - Joannes Meyssens","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal seventeenth-century portrait engraving of Cornelis de Bie by the Flemish artist Joannes Meyssens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Cornelis de Bie, a Flemish notary and author, captured in a formal pose typical of seventeenth-century printmaking. Joannes Meyssens, a prolific engraver and publisher based in Antwerp, produced this work as part of his documentation of contemporary figures. The subject is shown in three-quarter view, wearing a dark doublet with a wide, starched collar, which was common attire for the professional class of the period. His hand rests upon a book, a detail that identifies his intellectual pursuits and his role as a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution relies on precise line work to define the textures of the fabric and the contours of the face. Meyssens employs cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, particularly within the folds of the cloak and the architectural archway in the background. The background features a simplified stone structure and a glimpse of a cloudy sky, providing a sense of space without distracting from the sitter. The inscription at the base provides biographical details, noting his birth in Lier in 1627 and his professional titles, which was a standard practice for portrait prints intended for inclusion in biographical collections or books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Meyssens operated a successful workshop that disseminated the likenesses of many notable individuals. This specific engraving demonstrates the clarity and formal rigour associated with the Flemish school of the mid-seventeenth century. The composition is balanced, focusing on the sitter's steady gaze and the dignified presentation of his status. The work remains a clear example of the portrait print tradition, where the combination of graphic skill and biographical information served to preserve the identity of the subject for a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-joris-van-son-joris-van-son\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Joris van Son by Joris van Son\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-cardinal-infante-ferdinand-of-austria-paulus-pontius\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria by Paulus Pontius\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joannes-meyssens\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJoannes Meyssens artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joannes Meyssens","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464483701071,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464490189135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59464490221903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59464490254671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59464490287439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59464490320207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59464490352975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59464490385743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59464490418511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59464490451279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59464490484047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59464490516815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Cornelis-de-Bie_Poster_CompositorV1_1792131703548.jpg?v=1794389724"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/joannes-meyssens.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}