Artwork
Desiderius Erasmus Rotterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Rotterdam is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacob van der Heyden. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Desiderius Erasmus Rotterdam is a print portrait created by Jacob van der Heyden around 1631 using the engraving technique.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the scholar Desiderius Erasmus holding a statue of the Roman god Terminus, symbolizing boundaries, on a pedestal adorned with a bull's head. The surrounding Latin text likely provides details about Erasmus's life and work.
Technique & Style
The image is rendered in black lines on a light background, characteristic of engraving, a method that allows for detailed prints.
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