1538
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Albert van der Helle is a 1538 by Heinrich Aldegrever, a Northern Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a dark cap. His hair and beard are drawn in tight curls, and his collar is ruffled. The background is plain, but the folds of his clothing are detailed, especially around his neck and hands. The text at the bottom reads *"Imago Alberti von Dlr Helle"*—meaning this is Albert van der Helle. The artist used sharp lines to show light and shadow, making his face stand out. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works.
Heinrich Aldegrever or Aldegraf was a German painter and engraver. He was one of the "Little Masters", the group of German artists making small old master prints in the generation after Albrecht Dürer.
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