Artwork
Gaspar de Crayer
Gaspar de Crayer is an ink print by the Baroque artist Paulus Pontius. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower center in plate: GASPAR DE CRAYER; lower left in plate: Ant. van Dyck pinxit / Paul du Pont sculp.; lower right in plate: Mart. vanden Enden excudit Cum privilegio
About this work
Overview
The print 'Gaspar de Crayer' is an engraving on laid paper created by Paulus Pontius in 1630. It is a portrait of the painter Gaspar de Crayer.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Gaspar de Crayer, a contemporary painter active in Antwerp, with a serious expression. He is shown with curly hair, a mustache, and a ruffled collar, resting his hands on a piece of paper or a book.
Technique & Style
Pontius used fine lines and shading to achieve depth and texture, particularly in the rendering of fabric and hair. The engraving technique allowed for detailed reproduction of the subject's likeness.
History & Provenance
Paulus Pontius, a Flemish engraver and painter, was associated with prominent artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck, and Jacob Jordaens. His collaboration with these artists likely influenced his work.
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Artist
Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.
