Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
"Mondighe Melis" and "Smeerighe Els" is a 1564 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two oval portraits side by side. The one on the left is of a man wearing a hat, and the one on the right is of a woman wearing a headscarf. Both portraits are drawn in black and white, with detailed lines and shading. The portraits are set against a plain background, with no other objects or scenery visible. The overall effect is one of simplicity and focus on the subjects' faces. If you're interested in learning more about etching, a technique used to create this artwork, you can explore it further.
Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.
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