Portrait Of Jacob Laffius Provost Of Harlem Age 84
Artist
Jan Van de Velde
CultureDutch
Date1630
MediumEngraving, laid paper
DimensionsOverall, Image: 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (26 x 15.9 cm)
Overall, Mat: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm)
Overall, Mat: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm)
InscribedTitle. On back "M.6437 Gfof" in pencil. Inscription: "The admirable learned Jacob Zaff ruler of the cathedral of the Church of Harlem and Arch Deacon died 1618. Why is this picture of the gentle Zaff commended? That his memory may outlive his death. Truly his frank face the ingenious picture of true virtue. Honest in holy things, and decrees. Prudence is seen spoken from the mouth of the living and simplicity the form and religion of the gods. The memory of eternity." Laid paper with watermark "I. WB".
Credit LineGift of Mr. C.W. Grandy
Object number50.47.16
Not on view
DescriptionEngraving of a portrait of a man, Jacob Laffius, provost of Harlem. To his right are arms & a crest. From a painting by Frau Hals.Published ReferencesANDRESEN II, pg. 646, #10.
Jan Philips van Thielen
1651
