Stephen Paschasius
1614
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1614
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Stephen Paschasius is a 1614 ink by Jaspar Isacsz, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a dark, high-collared robe that looks stiff and formal. The background is plain, but his face is the focus—sharp eyes and deep lines show age and seriousness. The name "STEPHANVS PASCHASIVS" curves around his head in fancy letters, like a crown. Below, there’s a Latin phrase in smaller text, which was common in old portraits to add meaning. This is an *engraving*, a printmaking technique where the artist carves lines into metal to create the image.
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