1589
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Matthias is a 1589 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a robe and holding a sword in his right hand. He is seated, with his left hand resting on a book. The background features a rocky landscape with trees and a body of water in the distance. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking downward. The sword he holds is pointed downward, and the book appears to be open. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of contemplation and introspection. This engraving by Goltzius, Hendrick is a great example of Renaissance art, and you can learn more about the technique of engraving by exploring the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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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