Rumoldus Hogerbeets Hornanus
1619
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Willem Jacobsz Delff
Willem Jacobsz Delff (1628–1628) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Rumoldus Hogerbeets Hornanus is a 1619 ink by Willem Jacobsz Delff, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a white beard and ruff collar. He’s wearing a chain around his neck, maybe a symbol of rank or wealth. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are packed with tiny lines and text. The text around the frame looks like Latin, probably naming the person or listing their titles. The artist used lots of fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the beard and collar. This is an example of engraving.
Willem Jacobsz Delff (1628–1628) was an artist.
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