L: Fifty Years
1599
ink
paper
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
L: Fifty Years is a 1599 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a group of five people gathered around a table. The older man at the head wears a fur hat and holds a glass, while others sit or stand nearby. A dog sits under the table, and a servant holds a tray in the background. The room looks cozy, with curtains and a window showing bookshelves. The text around the edge is in Latin, hinting at a moral lesson about time passing. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the scene feel detailed. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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