{"product_id":"portret-van-jan-gossaert-hendrick-hondius-i","title":"Portret van Jan Gossaert - Hendrick Hondius (I)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Hendrick Hondius (I) depicting the painter Jan Gossaert, complete with a Latin inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hendrick Hondius (I) depicts the painter Jan Gossaert, also known as Mabuse. Hondius, a prominent Dutch engraver and publisher, produced this portrait as part of a series documenting the lives and appearances of notable artists. The work reflects the technical precision characteristic of seventeenth-century Dutch printmaking, employing controlled hatching and cross-hatching to define form and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGossaert is shown in a three-quarter view, wearing a soft, pleated cap and a garment with decorative trim. His expression is steady, and his posture is relaxed, with one hand tucked into his clothing. The background features simple architectural elements, which provide a sense of space without distracting from the subject. Below the portrait, a Latin inscription identifies the sitter as 'Ioanni Mabusio, Pictori' and includes a laudatory verse praising his skill as a painter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship associated with the Hondius workshop. The lines are clean and deliberate, creating a clear distinction between the light and shadow on the sitter's face and clothing. This portrait serves as a historical record of Gossaert, who was a significant figure in the transition from the late Gothic style to the Renaissance in the Low Countries. The inclusion of the text block is a standard convention for portrait series of this period, intended to provide context and scholarly weight to the image. The paper shows signs of age, consistent with its production in the early seventeenth century, and the composition remains balanced and orderly.\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\/the-virtues-castitas-cornelis-cort\" 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 Virtues: Castitas - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boar-hunt-with-sea-turtle-fish-and-bird-adriaen-collaert\" 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;\"\u003eBoar Hunt, with Sea Turtle, Fish, and Bird - Adriaen Collaert — Adriaen Collaert\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hendrick Hondius (I)","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435064561999,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435079569743,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58435079602511,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58435079635279,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58435079668047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58435079700815,"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":58435079733583,"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":58435079766351,"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":58435079799119,"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":58435079831887,"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":58435079864655,"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":58435079897423,"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-Gossaert_Poster_CompositorV1_1786195992171.jpg?v=1786320114","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portret-van-jan-gossaert-hendrick-hondius-i","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}