{"product_id":"portret-van-jan-george-freezen-pieter-tanje","title":"Portret van Jan George Freezen - Pieter Tanjé","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine eighteenth-century engraving by Dutch artist Pieter Tanjé, depicting the portrait of Jan George Freezen with precise line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Pieter Tanjé depicts Jan George Freezen, a figure of the mid-eighteenth century. Tanjé, a Dutch engraver active in Amsterdam, was known for his technical precision in reproducing portraits and historical subjects. The work displays the characteristic cross-hatching and fine line work typical of the period, which allowed for subtle gradations of tone and texture in the sitter's clothing and facial features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait captures the subject in a formal pose, wearing a wig and period-appropriate attire. The engraving technique provides a clear sense of volume and depth, despite the relatively small scale of the plate. Tanjé often worked from existing paintings or drawings to create these prints, which were frequently used for biographical collections or as frontispieces in books of the era. The paper retains the original plate mark and surrounding margins, providing a sense of the physical object as it would have appeared in a contemporary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is focused entirely on the sitter, with the background left plain to draw attention to the facial expression and the details of the costume. The precision of the lines in the hair and the fabric of the coat demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship expected of professional engravers in the Netherlands during this time. This print offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the eighteenth century, where the dissemination of portraiture through engravings allowed for the wider circulation of images of notable individuals. The work remains a clear example of the technical standards of Dutch printmaking in the mid-1700s, reflecting the meticulous approach to portraiture that defined the period.\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\/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=\"\/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":"Pieter Tanjé","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464698532175,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464724615503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464724648271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464724681039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464724713807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464724746575,"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":58464724779343,"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":58464724812111,"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":58464724844879,"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":58464724877647,"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":58464724910415,"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":58464724943183,"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-Jan-George-Freezen_Poster_CompositorV1_1786281643881.jpg?v=1786590324","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portret-van-jan-george-freezen-pieter-tanje","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}