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"Foockel Lach-een-reys" and "Lazarus Sonder-Zeer", by Lucas van Doetechum, ink, 1564

"Foockel Lach-een-reys" and "Lazarus Sonder-Zeer"

Lucas van Doetechum

1564

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

"Foockel Lach-een-reys" and "Lazarus Sonder-Zeer" 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 black-and-white image shows a close-up face inside an oval frame. The person’s mouth is open wide, like they’re shouting or laughing. Their hair is messy, and they’re wearing a ruff collar. The title calls this a "Lazarus Sonder-Zeer," which might mean a laughing or mocking figure. It’s an old etching, so the lines are sharp and detailed. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.

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