Portret van Jacques Godefroy 1652

"Portret van Jacques Godefroy" is an engraving by Matthias van Sommer from 1652. The artwork is a portrait of Jacques Godefroy, a man with a distinguished appearance, set within an oval frame. The artist's signature is present at the bottom of the artwork. The use of hatching and crosshatching techniques to create shading and depth is characteristic of engraving. The engraving likely served as a commemorative print, showcasing the subject's importance and social status.