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Joannes Swicardus, Archbishop of Maguntino

Peter Isselburg

1606

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Joannes Swicardus, Archbishop of Maguntino is a 1606 ink by Peter Isselburg, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Peter Isselburg
When & what style?: 1606 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in old clothes, likely from the 1600s. He's dressed up and has a serious look on his face. The details in his clothes and face are very fine, which is interesting because it's an engraving, a technique that involves carving into metal plates. The engraving technique allows for a lot of detail, which is evident in this work. It's also interesting that the artist was able to convey a sense of importance and seriousness in the subject's face and clothes. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Isselburg, Peter