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Sheet of Seven Roundels with Portraits

Dutch 17th Century

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Sheet of Seven Roundels with Portraits is a 1621 ink by Dutch 17th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Dutch 17th Century
When & what style?: 1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This page shows seven small circular portraits, each carved into metal and printed as black-and-white images. The faces are serious, with detailed collars, hats, and beards. Some wear crowns or jewelry, while others look plain but dignified. The edges of each circle have text, but it’s hard to read. These portraits were made by pressing metal plates into paper, a method that lets artists create many copies. The lines are sharp, showing skill in carving fine details. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints from metal.