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Matthias van Sommer was a Dutch engraver who specialized in portraiture. His works often feature elaborate frames and details, and he is known for his detailed depiction of clothing and facial features, such as in the portraits of Albertus Volcartus, Henricus Sibelius, and Johann Christoph von Uffenbach. His engravings were commonly used for books, and often included inscriptions and heraldic emblems. The engravings can be recognized by his signature, which reads "M. Sommer F." Sommer’s prints played an important role in the dissemination of knowledge and public perception during his time.