C: One Hundred Years
1599
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Crispijn van de Passe I
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
C: One Hundred Years is a 1599 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a crowded room with five people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. One man in the center holds a scroll, while another stands nearby with a book. A woman in a long dress reaches out, and a child clings to the man’s leg. The room looks dim, with a window and a bed in the background. The Latin text around the edges hints at a story about time and fate. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the scene feel busy but clear. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this made prints by carving into metal plates.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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