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"Foockel Frons-muyl" and "Pietje Hard-loop", by Lucas van Doetechum, ink, 1564

"Foockel Frons-muyl" and "Pietje Hard-loop"

Lucas van Doetechum

1564

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

"Foockel Frons-muyl" and "Pietje Hard-loop" is a 1564 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Lucas van Doetechum
When & what style?
1564 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image presents two oval portraits, side by side, with a central vertical line separating them. The left portrait depicts an older woman with a headscarf, while the right portrait shows an older man with curly hair. Both subjects are dressed in dark attire and set against a light background. The portraits are rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate lines and shading that add depth and texture to the images. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subjects are lost in thought. For more information on the technique used to create these portraits, explore the world of etching.

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