Joachim Patinir
1501
ink
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
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Joachim Patinir is a 1501 ink by Netherlandish 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in profile. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a high-collared shirt with ruffles at the neck. His face is serious, with sharp lines and careful shading around his eyes and mouth. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the fabric folds and hair. This was a common way to make engravings look three-dimensional. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
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