{"product_id":"portret-van-magdalena-constantia-verhaast-jan-gerard-waldorp","title":"Portret van Magdalena Constantia Verhaast - Jan Gerard Waldorp","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined eighteenth-century portrait of Magdalena Constantia Verhaast, presented in profile with an accompanying calligraphic tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Magdalena Constantia Verhaast, executed by the Dutch artist Jan Gerard Waldorp, captures the subject in profile within a decorative oval frame. The composition is typical of late eighteenth-century portraiture, where the sitter is presented with a sense of formal restraint. The inclusion of a ribbon at the top of the frame adds a sculptural quality to the print, suggesting a trompe l'oeil effect common in the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower portion of the sheet contains a lengthy inscription in Dutch, written by Gerrit Paape and dated 1 October 1789. This text provides a narrative context for the portrait, reflecting on themes of friendship and loyalty during times of civil unrest. The calligraphy is integrated into the overall design, balancing the visual weight of the portrait above. The use of stippling and fine line work in the engraving process allows for subtle transitions in tone, particularly in the rendering of the subject's cap and the folds of her clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaldorp was a versatile artist, active in the Netherlands during a period of significant political change. His work often reflects the aesthetic values of the Dutch Enlightenment, prioritising clarity and a measured approach to representation. The print serves as a record of a specific individual, yet it also functions as a vehicle for the accompanying poetic tribute. The attention to detail in the lace of the cap and the texture of the ribbon demonstrates the technical proficiency of the engraver. This piece is a fine example of how portraiture was used to commemorate personal relationships and moral virtues in the late eighteenth century, combining visual art with literary expression to create a unified commemorative object.\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\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" 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;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/hurdy-gurdy-player-jean-jacques-de-boissieu\" 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;\"\u003eHurdy-Gurdy Player - Jean-Jacques de Boissieu — Jean-Jacques de Boissieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Gerard Waldorp","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759906132303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759920058703,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759920091471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58759920124239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58759920157007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58759920189775,"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":58759920222543,"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":58759920255311,"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":58759920288079,"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":58759920320847,"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":58759920353615,"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":58759920386383,"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-Magdalena-Constantia-Verhaast_Poster_CompositorV1_1789243295786.jpg?v=1789243971","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/portret-van-magdalena-constantia-verhaast-jan-gerard-waldorp","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}