Erasmus of Rotterdam
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows Erasmus of Rotterdam, a notable figure from history. He's dressed in simple clothes, sitting at a desk. The artist included many details, like the books and papers on the desk, which suggests Erasmus was a scholar. The painting also gives us a glimpse into the life of a 16th-century intellectual. To learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Hieronymus Hopfer (German).
