1595
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nicolaus Petri van Deventer is a 1595 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with a ruffled collar and a dark jacket, holding a globe in his left hand. He has a beard and is looking directly at the viewer. In the background, there are various scientific instruments and tools, including a compass and a pair of dividers. The man's attire and the objects surrounding him suggest that he is a scholar or scientist. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. The use of cross-hatching creates a sense of shading and volume, adding to the overall realism of the portrait. To learn more about the artist who created this engraving, explore the works of Goltzius, Hendrick.
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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