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Portrait of Henri van Steenwyck

Paulus Pontius (Flemish, 1603–1658)

Portrait of Henri van Steenwyck

Paulus Pontius (Flemish, 1603–1658)
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Period

Late Renaissance/Mannerism

Theme

Portrait

Medium

engraving

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Portrait of Henri van Steenwyck by Paulus Pontius (Flemish, 1603–1658).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.