1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Poet Virgil Suspended in a Basket is a 1525 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, a man is suspended in a basket, surrounded by a group of people. The scene is set in a courtyard, with a building in the background. The man in the basket appears to be a poet, as indicated by the title of the painting. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The use of cross-hatching and engraving adds a level of detail and complexity to the image. The overall effect is one of intricate beauty, with each element of the painting working together to create a cohesive whole. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used in this painting, you might want to look into the work of Lucas van Leyden, a master of engraving and cross-hatching.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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