1580
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jacques de la Faille is a 1580 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, depicting Charles V, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man with a serious face. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in his face and clothes are interesting because they were made using a precise technique. The artist paid close attention to the man's expression and clothing. This suggests the artist wanted to show the man's personality. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.
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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