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John (I) Faber, a Dutch-born English mezzotint engraver, was born in Den Haag in 1660 and died in Bristol in 1721. Faber was a prolific artist known for his portraits, often depicting prominent individuals of the time, and his detailed engravings. He is best known for his portrait engravings, which were highly sought after for their realistic rendering and exquisite detail. Faber's portraits are characterized by their strong contrasts, subtle shading, and lifelike expressions. His work played a significant role in the development of mezzotint engraving, contributing to its popularity as a major artistic medium during the 18th century.
Born
1660
Birth place
Den Haag
Died
1721-05
Death place
Bristol
Portret van een magistraatspersoon
John (I) Faber
1720
Portret van Horatius
John (I) Faber
1748
Portret van Balthasar Mentzer
John (I) Faber
1720
Portret van Hiëronymus van Praag
John (I) Faber
1715
Portret van Martin Luther
John (I) Faber
1714
Portret van John Worley
John (I) Faber
1709
Portret van Jan Beukelsz. van Leyden
John (I) Faber
1692
Portret van Jacob van Wassenaer van Obdam
John (I) Faber
1692
Portret van Marcus Aurelius
John (I) Faber
1706
Portret van Maria Stuart II
John (I) Faber
1690
Portret van Prins Willem III
John (I) Faber
1690
Portret van Lieuwe van Aitzema
John (I) Faber
1690
Portret van een dame met een hoog kapsel
John (I) Faber
1690
Portret van Johannes Calvijn
John (I) Faber
1690
Portret van Johannes Calvijn
John (I) Faber
1690