The Wonders of Engraving
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His style differs from his master's more than did that of Jonas Suyderoef. From Soutman, it is true, he learnt scrupulously to respect the models before him ; but his mode of re- producing the works he composed or copied was very different. He seldom used aquafortis, but worked on the bare copper with the tool. At first his style was very formal, and his plates resembled the feeblest efforts of a Polish painter, Jeremiah Falck, who spent some time in Holland. His manner, however, rapidly change...d as his talent became developed. Visscher engraved the portrait of Peter Scriverius under the THE LOW COUNTRIES. 117 direction of Peter Soutman, and he did not fail to bear witness to his master's share in this work, which he signed thus : ' Corn. Visscher sculpsit. P. Soutmanuo dirigente! An act of respect the more praiseworthy, as in this engraving the pupil is already seen to be superior to his master. Visscher's works are too numerous for us to name all the best, it will be better merely to single out those which are universally ad- mired : ' The Ratcatcher ' and ' The Cook ' are worthy of taking first rank in the history of engraving.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
His style differs from his master's more than did that of Jonas Suyderoef. From Soutman, it is true, he learnt scrupulously to respect the models before him ; but his mode of re- producing the works he composed or copied was very different. He seldom used aquafortis, but worked on the bare copper with the tool. At first his style was very formal, and his plates resembled the feeblest efforts of a Polish painter, Jeremiah Falck, who spent some time in Holland. His manner, however, rapidly change...d as his talent became developed. Visscher engraved the portrait of Peter Scriverius under the THE LOW COUNTRIES. 117 direction of Peter Soutman, and he did not fail to bear witness to his master's share in this work, which he signed thus : ' Corn. Visscher sculpsit. P. Soutmanuo dirigente! An act of respect the more praiseworthy, as in this engraving the pupil is already seen to be superior to his master. Visscher's works are too numerous for us to name all the best, it will be better merely to single out those which are universally ad- mired : ' The Ratcatcher ' and ' The Cook ' are worthy of taking first rank in the history of engraving.
What to read after The Wonders of Engraving?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Georges Duplessis to read onlineMoreLess
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