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Malachias, by Theodor Galle, ink, 1613

Malachias

Theodor Galle

1613

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Malachias is a 1613 ink by Theodor Galle, a Baroque work, depicting john the evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Theodor Galle
When & what style?
1613 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man, Malachias, in a simple setting. He's dressed in old clothes and has a serious look. The details in his face and clothes are interesting because they were made using a precise technique. The artist paid close attention to the lines and textures. This suggests that the artist was skilled at creating detailed images. The image is small, but it has a lot of character. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.

About the artist

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