Justus Lipsius
1587
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
Justus Lipsius is a 1587 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 man with a thick beard and ruff collar. He’s holding a small object in his right hand, maybe a key or a ring. The background is plain, so the focus stays on his face and clothes. The print has tiny lines all over it, which create the details. That’s called cross-hatching—layers of lines to make shadows and texture. The text at the bottom names the person: *Justus Lipsius*. 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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