1683
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Nathanael Dilgerus, Minister of Danzig is a 1683 by Gerard Edelinck, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This portrait is an oval-shaped engraving of a man with long white hair and a beard, wearing a dark robe over a white collar. The background is a dark gray color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is done in fine detail, with intricate lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. This portrait is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the work of other Baroque artists, such as Caravaggio or Rembrandt.
Gérard Edelinck (20 October 1640 (baptized) – 2 April 1707) was a copper-plate engraver and print publisher of Flemish origin, who worked in Paris from 1666 and became a naturalized French citizen in 1675.
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