Everyman
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Johann Theodor de Bry
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Everyman is a 1592 ink by Johann Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded black-and-white print shows a chaotic scene of people tangled in a net. At the center, a figure in fancy clothes clutches a heart while others struggle around him. Weapons, books, and a globe lie scattered on the ground, and a banner reads *"Nemo Non"* with a cross symbol. The title *Everyman* hints this is about life’s struggles—death, wealth, and faith all mixed together. The artist packed tiny details into every corner, like a chessboard or a distant castle in the background. If you like this packed, dramatic style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these sharp lines into metal.
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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