Self-Portrait
1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Dutch 16th Century
This Dutch artist made engravings in the 1550s that retell the biblical story of David and Saul.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Self-Portrait is a 1525 ink by Dutch 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a man’s face and shoulders in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a fur collar. His hair is short, and his expression is serious but calm. The lines are tight and detailed, especially around his beard and hat. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating sharp lines and texture. This was a new way to make prints in the 1500s. Look up technique: etching to see how this method works.
This Dutch artist made engravings in the 1550s that retell the biblical story of David and Saul.
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