Figures & Portraits
€ 150
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Excellent; vibrant detail and color with minimal signs of aging - Printed title below image: Gerardus Johannes Vossius.
Gerardus Johannes Vossius – Dutch Humanist Scholar, 19th-Century Lithograph
This stately 19th-century hand-colored lithograph depicts Gerardus Johannes Vossius, one of the most respected Dutch humanist scholars and theologians of the seventeenth century. Born in 1577, Vossius became professor of rhetoric, theology, and history at the University of Leiden and later at the Athenaeum Illustre of Amsterdam. He was a prominent figure in the Dutch intellectual world and maintained close correspondence with René Descartes and Hugo Grotius.
In this portrait, Vossius is shown in full academic attire, standing confidently in front of a building façade dated 1631. His dignified pose, wide-brimmed hat, and flowing scholar’s cloak convey his status as an erudite and respected figure of the Dutch Golden Age. The architectural detail in the background reinforces the scholarly environment in which he worked.
This print was drawn by W F Hoevenaar and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht. The soft tones and clean lines reflect the high quality of mid-19th-century Dutch lithography, enhanced by delicate hand-coloring.
Details:
- Subject: Gerardus Johannes Vossius, Dutch scholar and humanist
- Date: Circa 1850
- Technique: Hand-colored lithograph
- Artist: W F Hoevenaar
- Printer: P W van de Weijer, Utrecht
- Sheet size: [Insert measurements here]
- Condition: Excellent; vibrant detail and color with minimal signs of aging
- Printed title below image: Gerardus Johannes Vossius
Framing Suggestion:
This portrait pairs well with classic or academic interior styles. We recommend a dark wood or black frame with archival matting and UV-protective glass. A neutral or parchment-colored mat will emphasize the scholarly tone.
Shipping:
Professionally packed and shipped worldwide from our gallery in the Netherlands.
Keywords:
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