Vitia hominem monstrosum...
1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vitia hominem monstrosum... is a 1597 ink by Robert Boissard, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows two men in fancy clothes. One has a tall hat and a fan, while the other wears a pointy hat and holds a staff. Their faces look serious, and they’re standing close together, almost whispering. The text below is in Latin and seems to warn about how bad habits turn people into monsters. The artist used fine lines to show details like the fabric folds and the men’s expressions. Want to see more? Check out engraving to learn how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.
Robert Boissard (1560–1601) was a French artist, born in Valence.
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