Johann Adam Renner of Allmendingen
1607
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1607
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a man in dark robes standing beside a table with a skull and an open book. His face looks serious, like he’s deep in thought. The artist used fine lines to shade the man’s face and robe, making it feel three-dimensional. This cross-hatching technique makes the paper look almost like a painting. Try looking up engravings by Raphael Custos next.
