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Hieronymus Scholiers, by Hendrik Goltzius, ink, 1583

Hieronymus Scholiers

Hendrik Goltzius

1583

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Hieronymus Scholiers is a 1583 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Hendrik Goltzius
When & what style?
1583 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a ruffled collar and a jacket with buttons down the front. The background is dark, with a lighter area behind the man's head. The man is looking over his left shoulder, and his face is turned slightly towards the viewer. The engraving is detailed, with cross-hatching used to create texture and shading. The portrait is an example of Renaissance art, and it was created by Hendrick Goltzius in 1583. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement next.

About the artist

Portrait of Hendrik Goltzius
Artist

Hendrik Goltzius

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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