1587
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Justus Lipsius is a 1587 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man with a big beard and ruff collar. He’s adjusting his gloves while holding a small dog in his left arm. The background is plain, so the focus stays on his face and hands. The text at the top says “Moribus Antiquis” and “Aetat. 40. A° 1587,” which hints at his age and the year. The Latin words at the bottom are a quote, but they’re hard to read. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists carve into metal plates to make 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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