"Foockel Frons-muyl" and "Pietje Hard-loop"
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
"Foockel Frons-muyl" and "Pietje Hard-loop" is a 1564 ink by Lucas van Doetechum, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
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.
Lucas van Doetechum (1501–1579) was an artist, born in Deventer.
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