1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Petrus Collins is a 1613 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a dark robe with a large white ruffled collar. He is shown from the waist up, holding a sword in his right hand and resting his left hand on his chest. The oval frame surrounding him features decorative elements, including a banner with text at the top and a coat of arms at the bottom. The man's attire and the style of the engraving suggest a sense of formality and importance. The use of cross-hatching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the Renaissance movement and the engravings of 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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