Johan van Oldenbarnevelt
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
Johan van Oldenbarnevelt is a 1601 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a long white beard and ruff collar. His hair is curly, and he’s wearing a dark robe with buttons down the front. The background is plain, so all the focus is on his face and clothes. The artist used tiny lines to create the texture of his beard and fabric—this is called *cross-hatching*. The words below the image are in Dutch and describe the man’s role in history, but they’re hard to read. If you like this style, check out more about engraving.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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