{"product_id":"theodoor-van-loon-paulus-pontius","title":"Theodoor Van Loon - Paulus Pontius","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seventeenth-century engraving by Paulus Pontius, depicting the painter Theodoor van Loon after a portrait by Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Paulus Pontius depicts the painter Theodoor van Loon. Pontius, a highly skilled engraver, worked closely with Anthony van Dyck to produce the Iconography, a collection of portraits of famous contemporaries. This print is a fine example of the technical precision achieved by Flemish engravers during the seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, Theodoor van Loon, is shown in a half-length pose, his gaze directed towards the viewer. He wears a ruff collar and a draped garment, rendered with varied line weights to suggest the texture of the fabric. His right hand is extended, a gesture often used in portraiture to indicate a subject's profession or to guide the viewer's attention. The background is simple, allowing the focus to remain on the sitter's features and the subtle play of light across his face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePontius employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to model the form. The lines follow the contours of the face and clothing, creating a sense of volume and weight. The inscription at the base identifies the sitter as 'Theodorus Vanlonius', a painter of human figures from Leuven. The inclusion of 'Ant. van Dyck pinxit' indicates that the print is based on a painting by Van Dyck, a common practice for disseminating portraits of notable figures during this period. The work reflects the standard of craftsmanship expected in the production of high-quality prints for collectors and scholars of the era. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition demonstrate the technical mastery of the engraver, who was able to translate the tonal qualities of a painting into the monochromatic medium of the copperplate.\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\/portrait-of-paulus-pontius-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 Paulus Pontius by Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/antonius-cornelissen-lucas-vorsterman-i\" 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;\"\u003eAntonius Cornelissen by Lucas Vorsterman I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/paulus-pontius\" 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 Paulus Pontius →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paulus Pontius","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462471352655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462503530831,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59462503563599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59462503596367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59462503629135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59462503661903,"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":59462503694671,"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":59462503727439,"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":59462503760207,"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":59462503792975,"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":59462503825743,"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":59462503858511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Theodoor-Van-Loon_Poster_CompositorV1_1792126868107.jpg?v=1794361219","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/theodoor-van-loon-paulus-pontius","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}