Herman Gillis

Herman Gillis was a Flemish engraver born in Antwerp in 1733. He was a prolific artist, known for his engravings of portraits and historical subjects. His work is characterized by a high level of detail and a skilled use of line. This engraving shows the head of Peter Paul Rubens and his wife, Helena Fourment, a prominent artistic couple of the 17th century. Gillis, an engraver, utilized the technique of etching, and the work showcases a high level of detail and a skilled use of line, typical of his style.