Jan van den Wouwer
1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Netherlandish 16th Century
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jan van den Wouwer is a 1600 ink by Netherlandish 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man with short hair and a mustache, wearing a draped robe. He is set against a blank background. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression is neutral. The engraving technique used to create the portrait is evident in the fine lines and details that make up the image. The portrait is a great example of Renaissance art, and you can learn more about this style by exploring the Renaissance movement.
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
See the richer artist page
