{"product_id":"portrait-of-bernardus-somer-jan-de-bisschop","title":"Portrait of Bernardus Somer - Jan de Bisschop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined seventeenth-century portrait by Jan de Bisschop, executed in pen and brown wash, capturing the subject with subtle tonal modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Jan de Bisschop captures the subject, identified as Bernardus Somer, in a classic seventeenth-century Dutch style. De Bisschop, a lawyer by profession and an artist by avocation, was known for his technical proficiency in drawing and printmaking. He often utilised brown ink and wash to create tonal depth, a technique clearly visible in the modelling of the sitter's face and the folds of his cloak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is contained within an oval format, a common choice for portraiture of the period. The sitter is depicted in a three-quarter view, wearing a plain white collar, which provides a stark contrast to the darker, fluid washes used for his garments. The artist employs light and shadow to define the facial features, conveying a sense of presence and character without unnecessary embellishment. The handling of the wash demonstrates a controlled application, allowing the paper to act as a highlight, particularly on the collar and the bridge of the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan de Bisschop was an influential figure in the Dutch art scene, particularly through his publications that disseminated classical models to other artists. His own drawings often reflect a balance between observation and the stylistic conventions of his time. This work is a representative example of his portraiture, showing his ability to capture individual likeness through a disciplined use of ink and wash. The portrait remains a study in the restrained elegance characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, where the focus remains on the sitter's expression and the subtle interplay of light across the form.\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=\"\/fr\/products\/buste-van-een-man-moses-ter-borch\" 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;\"\u003eBuste van een man by Moses ter Borch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/portret-van-de-boekhandelaar-david-blok-jan-weissenbruch\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van de boekhandelaar David Blok by Jan Weissenbruch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/jan-de-bisschop\" 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;\"\u003eMore by Jan de Bisschop →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan de Bisschop","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360927781199,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360928633167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58360928665935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58360928698703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58360928731471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58360928764239,"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":58360928797007,"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":58360928829775,"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":58360928862543,"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":58360928895311,"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":58360928928079,"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":58360928960847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Bernardus-Somer_Poster_CompositorV1_1785541089047.jpg?v=1785541302","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/portrait-of-bernardus-somer-jan-de-bisschop","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}