1589
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dies V (Fifth Day) is a 1589 ink by Jan Muller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture is a black-and-white drawing on paper. It shows a chaotic scene with lots of swirling shapes and figures tangled together. The lines are thick in some spots and fade out in others, making it look busy and messy. One odd detail is how the figures seem to be both people and clouds at the same time. The artist used tiny lines packed closely to create shadows and texture, which makes the scene feel dense. Want to see how this technique works? Check out cross-hatching.
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571–1628) was a Dutch engraver and painter. Muller was born in Amsterdam. His father was a book printer, engraver and publisher. He learned the engraving trade while working in the family…
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