Monogrammist J.S. Bust of a Man in the taste of Rembrandt. Etching. XVII C.

Artist: Monogrammist J.S. Title: Portrait of a Man in a Fur-Trimmed Cap. Inscriptions: "J.S." (or "I.S.") monogram upper right corner. Dimensions: Sheet 5 1/8" × 4 3/4". Plate mark 3 1/4" x 2 3/4". Date: XVII C. Materials and Techniques: Etching on laid paper. Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000. Condition: The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand. Museums, Libraries and Auctions: Goltzius Antiquarian booksellers. Art Movements, Periods and Schools: Dutch School XVII C. Note: This work belongs to the tradition of tronies — expressive character studies popularized by Rembrandt van Rijn and Jan Lievens. Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from online sources.