{"product_id":"portrait-of-joos-de-momper-simon-frisius","title":"Portrait of Joos de Momper - Simon Frisius","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Simon Frisius depicting the Flemish painter Joos de Momper, complete with Latin inscription and professional iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Simon Frisius depicts the Flemish painter Joos de Momper. Frisius was a significant figure in the development of etching techniques during the early seventeenth century, often working in collaboration with publishers such as Hendrick Hondius. The portrait captures the subject in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed towards the viewer with a composed expression. He wears the attire typical of a gentleman of his era, featuring a high collar and a doublet with textured detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his right hand, the subject holds a drawing tool, a subtle reference to his profession as an artist. The background incorporates a small, schematic view of a hilly region with architectural structures, which serves as a nod to the specific genre of painting for which Joos de Momper was known. The composition is framed by a clear distinction between the figure and the background, a common approach in portrait prints of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower section of the print includes a Latin inscription identifying the sitter as 'Iodocus Momperus, Antverp. Pictor' (Joos de Momper, Antwerp Painter), followed by four lines of Latin verse that praise his ability to render fields, flowers, mountains, and water. The precision of the line work, particularly in the rendering of the subject's facial features and the folds of his clothing, demonstrates the technical skill Frisius applied to his copper plates. This print is part of a series of portraits of contemporary artists, providing a visual record of the creative community in the Low Countries during the early 1600s. The work remains a clear example of the portraiture traditions that flourished in the Netherlands and Flanders during this period, focusing on the professional identity of the subject.\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=\"\/products\/poor-peasants-resting-sebastien-bourdon\" 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;\"\u003ePoor Peasants Resting - Sébastien Bourdon — Sébastien Bourdon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-pissing-cow-paulus-potter\" 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;\"\u003eThe Pissing Cow - Paulus Potter — Paulus Potter\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon Frisius","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58383365636431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58383369535823,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58383369568591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58383369601359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58383369634127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58383369666895,"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":58383369699663,"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":58383369732431,"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":58383369765199,"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":58383369797967,"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":58383369830735,"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":58383369863503,"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-Joos-de-Momper_Poster_CompositorV1_1785843171380.jpg?v=1785854412","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-joos-de-momper-simon-frisius","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}