Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
"Rijckje Schimmel-penninghs" and "Lubbert Leever-worst" is a 1564 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, two men are depicted in separate oval frames. The man on the left wears a hood, while the man on the right sports a hat. Both are shown from the chest up, set against a striped background. The men's facial expressions are quite serious, with the man on the left looking slightly to his right and the man on the right gazing straight ahead. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth to the portraits. This style of portrait is reminiscent of the Renaissance movement. To explore more works from this era, consider checking out the Renaissance movement.
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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