80 Frederick de Wit (1629–1706) – Seated Female Nude with Drapery – Copperplate Engraving – Late 17th Century
This elegant copperplate engraving features a seated female nude, positioned frontally with her left arm extended toward a pedestal draped in cloth. The figure’s posture is both naturalistic and subtly idealized, emphasizing anatomical form through delicate contour lines and hatching. The interplay of texture between skin, fabric, and shadow exemplifies the academic drawing practices of the period. The border framing and monogram style are consistent with plates issued by Frederick de Wit or his Amsterdam workshop during the late 17th century, likely for use in artistic training or collector’s folios.
Frederick de Wit (1629–1706) was a Dutch cartographer and publisher whose studio also issued instructional prints and figure studies alongside maps and atlases. His engravings were valued both for their technical precision and their contribution to the artistic education of painters and draftsmen during the Dutch Golden Age.
Artist or Maker: Frederick de Wit (attributed)
Dimensions: 32 × 21 cm
Medium: Copperplate engraving on laid paper
Date: Late 17th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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