Reproductie van een gravure van een portret van Marten Pepijn door Anthony van Dyck before 1877

This reproduction of a portrait of Frane Snyders by Anthony van Dyck was created by Joseph Maes, a Belgian artist who lived from 1838 to 1908. The reproduction, made before 1877, is a black and white engraving that captures the details of van Dyck’s original work. It depicts Snyders, a Flemish Baroque painter, in a three-quarter view, with his right hand resting on a table. The engraving showcases van Dyck’s mastery of portraiture and reveals the meticulous detail of Maes's reproduction. This artwork provides an accessible glimpse into the work of these two prominent artists, demonstrating the enduring legacy of portraiture within art history.