Nathanael Dilgerus
1683
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1683
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nathanael Dilgerus is a 1683 ink by Gerard Edelinck, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a string of beads around his neck. The background is plain, and the whole image is framed inside a circular border with a text label at the bottom. The name *Nathanael Dilgerus* is written below, along with the age *circa 75*. This isn’t a painting—it’s an *engraving*, which means it was carved into a metal plate and printed. If you like this style, check out more about engraving.
