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Thomas Scott, by Crispijn van de Passe I, ink, 1624

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Overview

Thomas Scott is a 1624 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.

Who painted this?
Crispijn van de Passe I
When & what style?
1624 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Rosenwald Collection

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has a short beard and mustache, and his collar is stiff and ruffled. The background is plain, so all the focus stays on his face and shoulders. The artist used tiny lines to build up the shading, giving the print a textured look. This kind of detail was common in Baroque-era prints. Check out how engraving works to see how artists like this created such sharp portraits.

About the artist

Portrait of Crispijn van de Passe I
Artist

Crispijn van de Passe I

Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.

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