1554
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Albrecht Durer is a 1554 ink by Pieter van der Heyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image is a portrait of a man with a beard and short hair, wearing a ruffled collar. The man is facing left, and his face is turned slightly towards the viewer. The background is a plain gray color. The portrait is an engraving, with fine lines and details that give it a sense of depth and texture. The artist has used cross-hatching techniques to create shading and dimension on the subject's face and clothing. This portrait is an example of Renaissance art, a style that emerged in Europe during the 14th to 17th centuries. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Pieter van der Heyden (c. 1530 - after March 1572) was a Flemish printmaker who is known for his reproductive engravings after works by leading Flemish painters and designers of the 16th century.
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