Reproductie van een gravure van een portret van Pieter Aertsen door Hendrick Hondius before 1877

This reproduction of a portrait engraving by Hendrick Hondius of the Dutch painter Pieter Aertsen (1508-1575) was made by the Belgian artist Joseph Maes (1838-1908) before 1877. The artwork depicts Aertsen seated in a studio setting, with an unfinished painting visible in the background. The engraving is a detailed and expressive representation of Aertsen's likeness, emphasizing his weathered features and stoic gaze. Maes's reproduction captures the essence of Hondius' original work, conveying the artist's skill and the subject's personality. The engraving is a testament to the enduring legacy of Pieter Aertsen, a prominent figure in the development of Dutch art.