{"product_id":"portret-van-nicolaas-verwer-theodor-matham","title":"Portret van Nicolaas Verwer - Theodor Matham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century engraving by Theodor Matham, depicting the theologian Nicolaas Verwer within a formal oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodor Matham depicts Nicolaas Verwer, a Dutch theologian and scholar. The composition follows the conventions of seventeenth-century portraiture, presenting the subject within an oval frame that suggests a window into his private study. Verwer is shown in a three-quarter view, holding a small book, which signifies his scholarly pursuits and religious devotion. A crucifix is visible on the wall behind him, further reinforcing his identity as a man of faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is executed with the technical precision characteristic of Matham, a member of a prominent family of engravers. The use of cross-hatching and varied line weights creates a sense of volume in the subject's clothing and depth in the surrounding space. The oval frame is inscribed with Latin text detailing Verwer's life and death, a common feature in commemorative portrait prints of the period. Below the portrait, a Dutch verse provides a eulogy, reflecting on his wisdom and the legacy of his learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatham trained in the Netherlands and spent time in Italy, where he refined his ability to render light and texture. This work demonstrates his skill in balancing the formal requirements of a commemorative portrait with the subtle details of the subject's environment. The print serves as a record of a specific individual, capturing the intellectual atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition make this an example of the high standards of printmaking during this era. It is a piece that invites close inspection of the engraver's craft, from the rendering of the fabric to the precise lettering of the inscriptions.\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\/holy-family-with-the-cat-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;\"\u003eHoly Family with the Cat - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/david-fleeing-from-absalom-aegidius-sadeler-ii\" 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;\"\u003eDavid Fleeing from Absalom - Aegidius Sadeler (II) — Aegidius Sadeler (II)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodor Matham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480135078223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480144089423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480144122191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480144154959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480144187727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480144220495,"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":58480144253263,"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":58480144286031,"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":58480144318799,"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":58480144351567,"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":58480144384335,"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":58480144417103,"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-Nicolaas-Verwer_Poster_CompositorV1_1786347613384.jpg?v=1786768165","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portret-van-nicolaas-verwer-theodor-matham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}