| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Joannes Meyssens after Francisco Padoanino |
| Published | Joannes Meyssens, 1662 |
| Dimensions | Image 138 x 108 mm, Plate 163 x 115 mm, Sheet 167 x 119 mm |
| Notes |
A portrait of the artist Francisco Padovanino published in Het Gulden Cabinet vande Edel Vry Schilder-Const or The Golden Cabinet of the Noble Liberal Art of Painting, by Cornelis de Bie in 1662. Padovanino is seen half length, turned to his left, looking over his shoulder at the viewer. He holds his cape up with two fingers as it falls off his shoulder. He wears a large simple collar and a simple tunic. Francisco Padovanino (1588–1649) was an Italian late mannerist painter. He was also known as Il Padovanino, Alessandro Varotari, and Francisco Padoanino. Joannes Meyssens (1612 – 1670) was a Flemish Baroque painter, engraver, and publisher. Born in Brussels, Meyssens was most active in Antwerp where, in 1640, he became master of the Guild of St. Luke, a city guild for painters and other artists. He worked with many artists and engravers and is most known today for his book of prints called Image de divers hommes d'esprit sublime qui par leur art et science devront vivre eternellement et des quels la lovange et renommée faict estonner le monde, A Anvers mis en lumiere par Iean Meyssens peinctre et vendeur de lart au Cammestraet l'an .M.DC.XLIX, published in 1649. Condition: Condition: Trimmed close to plate mark. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £75.00 |
| Stock ID | 52947 |