Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
1605
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
"Ritze Stijn" and "Schurckje Sonder-Baerdt" is a 1605 ink by Johannes van Doetechum the Elder, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two black-and-white portraits side by side, each framed in an oval. The faces are detailed with deep lines and textures, showing wrinkles and expressions that look serious or thoughtful. Both portraits are drawn in a way that highlights the contours of their faces and clothing. These portraits were made using a technique that carves into metal plates. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the faces look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made prints.
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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