Jan Gruter
1601
ink
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
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Jan Gruter is a 1601 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is an engraving of a man's portrait. He is shown from the chest up, with his body turned slightly to the right and his head facing forward. The man has short hair and a mustache, and is wearing a collared shirt with a vest or jacket over it. The engraving is done in a detailed, cross-hatched style, with many fine lines that create a sense of texture and depth. The background is a solid black, which helps the subject stand out. The engraving is a portrait of Jan Gruter, created by Passe I, Crispijn van de. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Passe I, Crispijn van de.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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