Matthias de l'Obel
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Matthias de l'Obel is a 1615 ink by Francis Delaram, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of an older man with a long white beard and serious expression. He’s holding a small plant in one hand. Around his head is a banner with Latin words, and above him are two cherubs sitting on scrolls with more words. The sides have two small round crests and a few more decorative details. The man’s name is written as *Matthias de l’Obel*, and the year 1615 is stamped on the frame. The artist signed it too, but the details are tiny. Want to see more? Check out the technique: engraving.
Francis Delaram (born around 1590, fl. 1615–1624 or 1627), was an English engraver. Delaram left a substantial collection of engraved portraits, landscapes and book illustrations (specifically, William Camden's…
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