1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Abraham Ortelius (Wortels) is a 1574 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. His face is framed by a round border filled with swirling patterns, leaves, and tools like hammers and compasses. Above his head, a clock-like design sits with Greek letters inside it. Below, a banner holds Latin words in fancy script. The man’s collar is stiff and high, typical of clothing from a long time ago. The tools around him suggest he might have been important in science or maps. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines into metal.
Philip (or Philips) Galle (1537 – March 1612) was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
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