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.
The painting shows a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front. He is holding a plant with leaves in his right hand. The man is set against a backdrop of columns and arches, with two cherubs sitting on top of the columns. The cherubs are holding plants and fruits. The man's face is serious, and he is looking straight ahead. The columns and arches behind him are decorated with intricate carvings and designs. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and sophistication. The painting is a fine example of the Baroque style, with its use of dramatic lighting and detailed decoration. The artist's use of cross-hatching and engraving techniques adds depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up 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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