Gerard Mercator
1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gerard Mercator is a 1574 ink by Frans Hogenberg, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a bearded man in a dark robe and cap, holding a globe in one hand and a small ship model in the other. His face is serious, with a white collar peeking out from under his beard. The background is a blue oval with Latin text wrapped around it, and the whole image sits on a decorative border with more writing. The man’s globe is marked with what looks like early maps of the world. This print was made in 1574, and the artist’s name is written below the image. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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