{"title":"Simon Thomassin","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"louis-xiv-presented-by-minerva-to-the-arts-simon-henri-thomassin","title":"Louis XIV presented by Minerva to the Arts - Simon Henri Thomassin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1723 engraving depicting the allegorical presentation of Louis XIV to the arts by the goddess Minerva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Simon Henri Thomassin, produced in 1723, serves as a formal reception piece for the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. The composition functions as a visual panegyric to Louis XIV, positioning the monarch as the ultimate patron of the creative disciplines. At the upper right, Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and the arts, gestures towards a portrait medallion of the King, which is held aloft by a putto. This arrangement places the monarch in a celestial sphere, suggesting his divine right and his role as the guiding light for the figures below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, personifications of the arts are gathered. A female figure, representing Painting, holds a palette and brushes, while another figure nearby embodies Sculpture, indicated by the presence of a mallet and compasses. These figures look upward toward the portrait of the King, their postures conveying reverence and inspiration. A winged genius hovers between the terrestrial and celestial realms, acting as a conduit for the creative energy flowing from the monarch to the practitioners of the arts. In the lower right, young apprentices work at an easel, grounding the allegorical scene in the practical reality of artistic training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomassin employs a sophisticated range of line work to define the textures of the clouds, the drapery of the figures, and the architectural elements in the background. The use of cross-hatching creates depth and volume, typical of the high-quality reproductive printmaking of the early eighteenth century. The Latin inscription at the base provides a formal dedication, reinforcing the connection between the Bourbon dynasty and the institutionalisation of the arts in France. This print offers a clear window into the visual language of the French court, where mythology and portraiture were combined to construct a specific image of royal authority and cultural stewardship.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/ferdinand-vi-als-opvolger-van-filips-v-ten-midden-van-zijn-familie-pieter-tanje\" 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;\"\u003eFerdinand VI als opvolger van Filips V ten midden van zijn familie by Pieter Tanjé\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/allegory-of-painting-izaak-schmidt\" 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;\"\u003eAllegory of Painting by Izaäk Schmidt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/simon-thomassin\" 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 Simon Henri Thomassin →\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":58690608660815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690633400655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58690633433423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58690633466191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58690633498959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58690633531727,"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":58690633564495,"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":58690633597263,"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":58690633630031,"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":58690633662799,"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":58690633695567,"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":58690633728335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Louis-XIV-presented-by-Minerva-to-the-Arts_Poster_CompositorV1_1788686372058.jpg?v=1788687160"},{"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=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-etienne-jehandier-desrochers-etienne-jehandier-desrochers\" 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 Étienne Jehandier Desrochers by Étienne Jehandier Desrochers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/portret-van-lucas-ahuys-jacob-houbraken\" 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 Lucas Ahuys by Jacob Houbraken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/simon-thomassin\" 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 Simon Henri Thomassin →\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"},{"product_id":"jean-thierry-portrait-of-the-sculptor-simon-henri-thomassin","title":"Jean Thierry (Portrait of the Sculptor) - Simon Henri Thomassin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal eighteenth-century engraving by Simon Henri Thomassin, depicting the sculptor Jean Thierry with his tools and a classical statue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Simon Henri Thomassin depicts the French sculptor Jean Thierry. The work is based on a painting by Nicolas de Largillière, as indicated by the inscription 'N. Largilliere pinx' at the base of the plate. Thomassin, a skilled engraver of the period, captures the sitter with the formal gravity expected of an academic portrait from the early eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Thierry is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing the elaborate periwig characteristic of the era. His attire includes a cravat and a coat with detailed button work. In his right hand, he holds a modelling tool, a clear reference to his profession as a sculptor. Beneath his hand, a sculpted head serves as a secondary attribute of his craft. In the background, a classical statue is positioned on a pedestal, further reinforcing his identity as a practitioner of the fine arts. The composition is balanced, utilising the conventions of portraiture to convey the status of the subject as a sculptor to the French and Spanish royal courts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomassin employs precise line work to render the textures of the fabric, the curls of the wig, and the subtle modelling of the face. The engraving demonstrates the technical proficiency required to translate the tonal qualities of an oil painting into the monochromatic medium of print. The inscription at the bottom identifies Thierry as a native of Lyon and a professor at the Académie Royale, providing historical context for his professional standing. This print offers a clear view into the visual culture of the French Baroque, where portraiture functioned as a means to document the lives and achievements of notable figures within the artistic establishment.\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=\"\/nl\/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=\"\/nl\/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 Thomassin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58757708710223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58757714051407,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58757714084175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58757714116943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58757714149711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58757714182479,"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":58757714215247,"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":58757714248015,"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":58757714280783,"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":58757714313551,"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":58757714346319,"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":58757714379087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jean-Thierry-Portrait-of-the-Sculptor-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789217984118.jpg?v=1789219357"},{"product_id":"transfiguration-upper-section-simon-thomassin","title":"Transfiguration (Upper Section) - Simon Thomassin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Baroque engraving by Simon Thomassin depicting the biblical Transfiguration with dramatic light and expressive figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Simon Thomassin depicts the biblical Transfiguration, a moment where the divine nature of Christ is revealed to his disciples. Thomassin, a French engraver active in the early eighteenth century, demonstrates technical precision in his handling of the burin. The composition is divided between the celestial realm above and the terrestrial reaction below. In the centre, Christ ascends amidst a dense formation of clouds, his arms raised in a gesture of revelation. He is flanked by two figures, likely Moses and Elijah, who appear suspended in the air. The drapery of their garments is rendered with rhythmic, flowing lines that suggest movement and weightlessness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow, the disciples are shown in various states of awe and physical collapse. Their postures reflect the overwhelming nature of the vision, with some shielding their eyes from the light emanating from the central figure. The background includes subtle indications of a landscape, providing a sense of scale to the scene. Thomassin employs a range of tonal values, using cross-hatching and fine parallel lines to create depth and volume within the figures and the surrounding atmosphere. The work is characteristic of the period, which favoured dramatic lighting and theatrical arrangements of figures to convey theological narratives. The print captures the tension between the human experience of the disciples and the supernatural event occurring above them. Through his meticulous approach to texture and form, Thomassin creates a clear distinction between the ethereal light surrounding Christ and the shadowed, rocky terrain occupied by the witnesses. This piece is a representative example of the reproductive print culture of the era, which allowed for the dissemination of complex religious compositions to 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=\"\/nl\/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=\"\/nl\/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 Thomassin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58758979289423,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759030276431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58759030309199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58759030341967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58759030374735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58759030407503,"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":58759030440271,"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":58759030473039,"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":58759030505807,"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":58759030538575,"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":58759030571343,"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":58759030604111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Transfiguration-Upper-Section-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789229308391.jpg?v=1789230022"},{"product_id":"portret-van-christian-schroder-simon-thomassin","title":"Portret van Christian Schröder - Simon Thomassin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal 1703 engraving by Simon Thomassin depicting Christian Schröder, the Mayor of Gdańsk, presented in a classical oval frame with heraldic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Simon Thomassin depicts Christian Schröder, a figure of civic authority in Gdańsk. The composition follows the conventions of early eighteenth-century portraiture, presenting the subject within a formal oval frame that rests upon a stone plinth. The plinth features a coat of arms and a Latin inscription detailing the subject's role as Praeconsul Gedanensis, or Mayor of Gdańsk, alongside his birth and death dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomassin employs a precise burin technique to define the textures of the subject's attire and the surrounding drapery. The sitter is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing a dark robe with a white clerical-style collar. His hand is placed against his chest, a gesture common in portraiture of the period to convey gravity and composure. The background consists of a draped curtain and a suggestion of a column, elements that provide a sense of architectural space and status. The oval frame is rendered with fine hatching, creating a subtle transition of light that draws the eye toward the subject's face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a French engraver who spent significant time in Rome, Thomassin brought a refined technical approach to his portrait commissions. This work demonstrates the clarity and discipline characteristic of the period, where the engraver's primary objective was the accurate representation of the sitter's likeness and social standing. The print serves as a record of an individual's public identity, captured through the medium of copperplate engraving. The monochromatic palette and the controlled use of line work allow for a focus on the subject's features and the heraldic details at the base of the composition. 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The original marble sculpture was created by the French sculptor Philippe Magnier for the gardens of Versailles. Thomassin, a skilled engraver, documented these garden statues with precision, capturing the fluid drapery and the classical posture of the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a young woman standing upon a cloud, her form wrapped in light, billowing fabric that suggests movement through the sky. She holds a cluster of roses, a detail that adds a soft, natural element to the otherwise formal, neoclassical aesthetic. The engraving technique employs fine, parallel lines to model the volume of the figure and the texture of the stone, demonstrating the technical proficiency required to translate three-dimensional sculpture into a two-dimensional print medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a record of the statuary at Versailles, this work offers a glimpse into the decorative programmes commissioned by Louis XIV. 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