Baruch

Baruch

Theodor Galle

1613

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man with curly hair. He’s sitting, resting his chin on his clasped hands. The lines are tight and detailed, especially around his face and hands, showing wrinkles and texture. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The name "Baruch" is written at the top, and the artist’s signature is on the right side. The paper has a textured look, typical of older prints. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.

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