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Figures & Portraits

Gerardus Johannes Vossius – Dutch Humanist Scholar, 19th-Century Lithograph

€ 150

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size
29 × 22 cm (11.4 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-11761-337
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Excellent; vibrant detail and color with minimal signs of aging - Printed title below image: Gerardus Johannes Vossius.

About this sheet

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]
- 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.

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Gerardus Johannes Vossius – Dutch Humanist Scholar, 19th-Century Lithograph
Gerardus Johannes Vossius – Dutch Humanist Scholar, 19th-Century Lithograph
Ref. BG-11761-337 · € 150
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