1613
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Louis de Blois is a 1613 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man with a hood over his head, holding a quill pen in his right hand and a book in his left. He is dressed in a robe with a high collar, and the background features a window with a grid pattern. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes are cast downward, as if he is focused on his work. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and intellectual pursuit. This painting is reminiscent of the work of other artists who explored themes of scholarship and learning during the Renaissance period. You might also want to explore more works by the artist, Galle I, Cornelis.
Cornelis Galle the Elder (1576 – 29 March 1650), a younger son of Philip Galle, was born at Antwerp in 1576, and was taught engraving by his father.
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