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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jacob Balthazar Schitz is a 1670 ink by German 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is turned slightly away, looking off to the side. The background is filled with tiny, crisscrossed lines that give it a textured look. The artist used a technique called etching to create this detailed image. The name "Jacob Balthazar Schitz" and the year 1670 are written at the bottom. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
This artist worked in 17th-century central Europe, turning myth and history into small bronze and ink scenes.
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