1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Man with the Moneybag and His Flatterers is a 1592 ink by Johann Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this engraving, a man sits on a large sack, surrounded by people who seem to be flattering him. He's dressed in a long robe and a head covering, and he's holding a bag of coins in his right hand. The people around him are all bowing down or kneeling, and they appear to be trying to win his favor. The engraving is done in a detailed, cross-hatched style, which gives it a lot of texture and depth. The artist has used a range of tones to create a sense of volume and weight, especially in the folds of the man's clothing. This engraving is a great example of Renaissance art, and it's held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could check out the work of artist Bry, Johann Theodor de.
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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