{"product_id":"portret-van-bernhard-ter-haar-johann-wilhelm-kaiser","title":"Portret van Bernhard ter Haar - Johann Wilhelm Kaiser","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal engraving by Johann Wilhelm Kaiser depicting the Dutch theologian Bernhard ter Haar, captured with technical precision and scholarly detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by the Dutch artist Johann Wilhelm Kaiser depicts the theologian and historian Bernhard ter Haar. Kaiser, a skilled engraver and director of the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates his technical proficiency through the precise handling of line and shadow. The portrait captures the subject in a seated position, resting his hand upon a book, which suggests his scholarly pursuits and intellectual contributions to nineteenth-century Dutch society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of formal portraiture common during the mid-nineteenth century. The subject is positioned against a backdrop of bookshelves, reinforcing his identity as a man of letters. Kaiser employs a range of tonal values to define the texture of the subject's coat, the softness of the chair, and the subtle play of light across his features. The engraving technique allows for a controlled, disciplined rendering of form, where every stroke contributes to the overall clarity of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBernhard ter Haar (1806-1880) was a notable figure in the Netherlands, known for his work in church history and his literary output. This print serves as a record of his appearance and status, produced with the meticulous attention to detail that defined Kaiser's career. The inclusion of the subject's signature beneath the portrait provides a personal touch, linking the printed image directly to the individual. As a piece of historical documentation, the work offers insight into the visual culture of the period, where portraiture was a primary means of commemorating public figures. The print is presented with a clean, balanced aesthetic, suitable for those interested in the history of printmaking or the intellectual history of the Netherlands.\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\/la-joconde-after-leonardo-da-vinci-jean-claude-auguste-fauchery\" 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;\"\u003eLa Joconde (After Leonardo da Vinci) - Jean-Claude Auguste Fauchery — Jean-Claude Auguste Fauchery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hermit-reading-christian-julius-gustav-planer\" 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;\"\u003eHermit Reading - Christian Julius Gustav Planer — Christian Julius Gustav Planer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Johann Wilhelm Kaiser","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463875268943,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463922520399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58463922553167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58463922585935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58463922618703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58463922651471,"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":58463922684239,"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":58463922717007,"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":58463922749775,"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":58463922782543,"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":58463922815311,"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":58463922848079,"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-Bernhard-ter-Haar_Poster_CompositorV1_1786269400409.jpg?v=1786577698","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portret-van-bernhard-ter-haar-johann-wilhelm-kaiser","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}