1613
ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Border Illustration with the Tree of Jesse is a 1613 ink by Netherlandish 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white engraving with a big empty space in the middle. Around the edges, there are lots of people—some standing, some sitting, some lying down. They look like they’re part of a story, with flowing clothes and dramatic poses. At the bottom, a man is stretched out on the ground, while figures above him seem to be floating or reaching out. The empty center is strange—it’s like a missing piece. The people around it look like they’re part of a family tree or a big family scene. This kind of art was often used to tell stories from the Bible or history. If you like this style, check out more about engraving.
This artist was born in the Netherlands in the early 1600s and made drawings and engravings.
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