Philip Lansberg
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Philip Lansberg is a 1632 ink by Heinsius, D., a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and a white collar. His hair is curly, and he’s wearing a dark robe with a chain necklace. The background is a plain oval frame with some Latin text around it. The text at the bottom is in an old-style font, and the face is detailed with fine lines. This kind of print was made by cutting into metal—like a sketch but permanent. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this made sharp, lasting images.
