Jacob Ernst Marcus
Jacob Ernst Marcus was an artist whose active documented period spanned the years 1784 to 1811. His known output is documented through his work in graphic arts, specifically prints, which often centered on portraiture and genre scenes.
Fifteen of Marcus’s prints are currently represented in major museum collections, providing verifiable documentation of his style during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Notable examples of his preserved works include genre depictions such as Bierdragers and Slapende heren tijdens een lezing, alongside specific portraits like Portret van Hendrik Constantijn Cras and Twee zittende vrouwen.
The high-quality prints created by Marcus are preserved in significant European institutions, including the Rijksmuseum. The availability of these historical Jacob Ernst Marcus prints ensures continued scholarly access. Due to the age of these works, many are today considered part of the public domain.
