Frederik Hendrik van den Hove

Frederik Hendrik van den Hove was active as a printmaker during an extensive period spanning 1628 to 1687. His output established him as a significant producer of engravings in the seventeenth century, specializing primarily in portraiture of major political, scholarly, and literary figures.

The known body of documented works highlights his focus on British subjects of prominence. These include the statesman and philosopher Francis Bacon, the poet and courtier Sir Philip Sidney, and the celebrated explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Other documented prints feature Henry Montagu, First Earl of Manchester, and the notable legal scholar John Selden.

Seven of the documented works by Frederik Hendrik van den Hove are preserved in institutional holdings, demonstrating his historical importance as an engraver. These representations are held in major collections, including the National Gallery of Art. The surviving examples of Frederik Hendrik van den Hove prints provide valuable insight into the visual culture and popular portraiture of the era. Many of these historical images, often reproduced today as high-quality prints, are made accessible to researchers and the general public through collections within the public domain.