The Four Latin Fathers of the Church
1512
chalk
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Valentijn van Orley
Valentijn van Orley (1510–1515) was an artist.
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chalk
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Four Latin Fathers of the Church is a 1512 chalk by Valentijn van Orley, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is titled The Four Latin Fathers of the Church. It was created by Orley, Valentijn van between 1510 and 1515. The artist used pen and brown ink over black chalk on vellum, which was a common technique during the Renaissance. This technique allowed for detailed and intricate designs. The use of vellum as a medium also indicates the artist's attention to detail and choice of materials. To learn more about similar artworks, look up the movement: Renaissance.
Valentijn van Orley (1510–1515) was an artist.
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