Hendrik Hondius
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Hendrik Hondius is a 1643 ink by Frederick Bouttats II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a thick mustache and beard. He’s dressed in a dark, buttoned coat, holding a piece of paper in one hand. Behind him, a small landscape shows buildings and a river under a cloudy sky. The name "HENRICUS HONDIUS" is written at the top, and the text below describes him as a skilled engraver from the Netherlands. The artist’s signature and details are also carved into the print. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch lines into metal to create prints.
Frederick Bouttats II (1610–1676) was an artist.
See the richer artist page
