1583
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Balthasar Bathory de Somlyo is a 1583 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man in fancy armor. He’s wearing a ruff collar, a padded jacket with metal plates, and tight breeches. One hand rests on his hip, the other holds a sword. The background shows a rocky landscape with a tiny battle scene in the distance. The fine lines and shading suggest the artist used a technique called *cross-hatching*. This was common in Renaissance prints to create depth. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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