1657
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Vondel is a 1657 by Cornelis Visscher, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat and lace collar. He’s holding a piece of paper with one hand, his other arm resting on a table. Behind him, a small statue of a woman and child stands on a pedestal, with books and a bust nearby. The text on the paper reads *"HORATIUS"*—likely a nod to the Roman poet. The artist used sharp lines to show light and shadow, making the man’s face stand out. Want to see more? Look up chiaroscuro.
Cornelis Visscher (1629 in Haarlem – 1658 in Haarlem), was a Dutch Golden Age engraver and the brother of Jan de Visscher and Lambert Visscher.
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