Jean Jacques Boissard

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image is an engraving showing the profile of a man from the shoulders up. He is positioned facing to the right and depicted with a side view of his facial features, which include a prominent nose, short curly hair, and a mustache. The man's hair appears to be closely cropped. He is wearing a garment with a fur collar and a vest, and his upper body is draped with a cloak that has detailed folds and textures. The background of the image is intricate, featuring ornate scrollwork and floral designs that frame the portrait. The border includes text specifying the name "IANUS IACOBVS VESYNTINUS" and the creator “BOISSARDUS.”

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11 × 9.1 cm (4 5/16 × 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.195

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65070517

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