Dr. Robert Fludd, Physician and Rosicrucian
1631
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1631
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dr. Robert Fludd, Physician and Rosicrucian is a 1631 ink by Matthaus Merian I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a ruff collar and a dark coat. He’s holding a rolled-up paper in one hand and has a small book or object tucked under his arm. Around his shoulders is a decorative border with Latin words and a coat of arms. The print looks old and detailed, with fine lines showing his wrinkles and the folds in his clothes. The artist used shading to make the face stand out against the background. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this carved fine lines into metal plates.
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