1572
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Diligent Worker United with Christ after Death is a 1572 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a muscular man holding a cross, standing on a rocky shore. Around him, a woman in flowing robes and two small children kneel, reaching toward him. In the background, a town and ships sit on a wavy sea, while clouds swirl above. The man’s name isn’t visible, but the text below hints at a story about hard work and faith. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and textures, especially in the folds of the robes and the waves. Look up engraving to see how artists like this create depth with just a burin.
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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