Justus Lipsius
1584
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Justus Lipsius is a 1584 ink by Jacques de Fornazeris, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a bearded man in a fur-lined robe, sitting in the center. Around him, two winged women hold up a banner with Latin words. Below, a small scene shows a woman sitting under a tree. The top banner reads *"Moribus Antiquis"* and the bottom has words like *"Gloria"* and *"Modestia"* in framed boxes. The man’s serious face is framed by curly hair and a mustache, giving him a wise look. The two women on the sides might symbolize virtues or ideas, but their exact meaning isn’t clear just from looking. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists used lines to create depth.
