Cornelis Visscher (1629–1658) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver admired for his finely detailed prints. Born in Haarlem, he trained within the flourishing Dutch printmaking tradition and became an accomplished portraitist and interpreter of other artists’ compositions. He worked in Haarlem and Amsterdam, producing portraits, genre subjects and animal studies.
His Seated Dog (c.1650) demonstrates the attention to texture and natural observation that could be achieved through engraved lines. Prints of animals appealed to collectors interested in both everyday subjects and technical skill. Visscher's work is also noted for its expressive handling of faces and clothing.
The artist belonged to a generation working after the innovations of Frans Hals in Haarlem portraiture, although engraving demanded different methods from painting. Visscher died young in 1658, leaving an influential body of prints that continued to be collected and reproduced.
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Visscher, Cornelis (1629-1658) - Seated Dog c.1650
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