Andreas Athemstet
1592
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1592
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and ruff collar. His face is serious, framed by a round border with carved decorations. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his expression and the detailed lines of his clothes. The text around the edges is in Latin, likely describing the man or the artist. The whole image is made with fine lines, giving it a precise, almost 3D look. Want to know more? Try looking up engraving.
