Pittacus Mitylanaeus
1616
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacques de Gheyn III
Jacques de Gheyn III (1620–1620) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pittacus Mitylanaeus is a 1616 ink by Jacques de Gheyn III, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman standing in a dimly lit room, her back turned to us. She’s holding a book and a scroll, with a small dog at her feet. Behind her, a desk holds a globe, a cage with a bird, and a few scattered papers. The room looks cluttered, with a curtain to one side and a window showing a view of a city. The woman’s pose and the objects around her suggest she might be a scholar or thinker. The text below is in Latin, hinting at a deeper meaning—this isn’t just a portrait, but a symbol. If you like this style, check out more about etching.
Jacques de Gheyn III (1620–1620) was an artist.
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