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Jacob Houbraken (1698-1780) was a Dutch engraver and draughtsman who is known for his detailed engravings of portraits, historical figures, and scenes from mythology. He worked primarily in the Baroque style, characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow. His engravings often featured rich detail and meticulous rendering of textures, creating a sense of realism and immediacy. He is known for his portraits of Dutch artists and scholars, and he engraved illustrations for books including "The Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects" by Arnold Houbraken, his father.
Born
1698
Died
1780
Portret van Abraham van der Hulst
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, hertog van Alva
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Albrecht, aartshertog van Oostenrijk
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Isabella Clara Eugenia, infante van Spanje
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Pieter Florisse
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Karel V van Habsburg
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Albrecht, aartshertog van Oostenrijk
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Aert Jansz. van Nes
Jacob Houbraken
1772
Portret van Lucas Pater
Jacob Houbraken
1777
Portret van Johannes Burman
Jacob Houbraken
1756
Portret van Claes Bruin
Jacob Houbraken
1745
Portret van Willem IV, prins van Oranje-Nassau
Jacob Houbraken
1726
Portret van Willem IV, prins van Oranje-Nassau
Jacob Houbraken
1726
Portret van Frans Banning Cocq
Jacob Houbraken
1796
Portret van Frans Banning Cocq
Jacob Houbraken
1777