Rene de Laudonniere
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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
Rene de Laudonniere is a 1598 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious man with a thick beard and dark hair. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a chain around his neck, looking straight ahead. The background is plain, but the edges of the frame are packed with small symbols and Latin words. The Latin text around the oval border praises his virtues, like loyalty and generosity. The tiny details in the corners—like a ship wheel and a coat of arms—hint at his possible ties to exploration or leadership. 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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