{"product_id":"jacobus-bence-simon-henri-thomassin-1","title":"Jacobus Bence - Simon Henri Thomassin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal 1733 engraving by Simon Henri Thomassin depicting the theologian Jacobus Bence within an ornate, oak-leaf decorated oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Simon Henri Thomassin depicts Jacobus Bence, a theologian and pastor at the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris. Executed in 1733, the work follows the conventions of formal portraiture common in the eighteenth century. The subject is presented within an oval frame, a technique that directs the viewer's attention to the sitter's facial features and clerical attire. The frame itself is decorated with carved oak leaves and acorns, which add a sense of weight and formality to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomassin, a member of a family of engravers, demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin. The cross-hatching and fine lines used to model the sitter's face and the folds of his vestments create a sense of volume and texture. The lower portion of the print features a pedestal-like plinth containing the sitter's name and titles in Latin, alongside the artist's signature. This inclusion of text serves to document the identity and status of the individual, a standard practice for portrait prints intended for circulation among the intellectual and religious circles of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe monochromatic palette and the controlled use of light and shadow are characteristic of the period's printmaking traditions. The background, rendered with subtle horizontal lines, provides a neutral setting that prevents distraction from the central figure. The overall composition is balanced and symmetrical, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the French Baroque era. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the time, where portraiture functioned as a means of recording the appearance and professional standing of notable figures. It remains a clear example of the skill required to translate painted portraits into the medium of engraving for wider distribution.\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=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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 Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon Henri Thomassin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749011263823,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749017817423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58749017850191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58749017882959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58749017915727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58749017948495,"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":58749017981263,"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":58749018014031,"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":58749018046799,"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":58749018079567,"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":58749018112335,"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":58749018145103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jacobus-Bence_Poster_CompositorV1_1789132075178.jpg?v=1789133009","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/jacobus-bence-simon-henri-thomassin-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}