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Janus Lutma Posteritati (Jan Lutma the Elder)
Janus Lutma Posteritati (Jan Lutma the Elder) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jan Lutma II. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: in plate, at upper left: OBIIT / MDCLXIX. [He died in 1669]; in plate, at upper right: AETATIS / LXXXV. [85 years old]; in plate, at bottom: POSTERITATI. / IANUS LUTMA / OPUS MALLEI. PER IANUM. F.; verso: none
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look almost three-dimensional.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a thick beard and curly hair. His face is turned slightly to the side, showing deep lines and a serious expression. The image is framed like a bust on a pedestal, with Latin words carved into it.
The words around the image say he died in 1669 at age 75, but this print was made later. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look almost three-dimensional.
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