Who painted XX: Twenty Years?

XX: Twenty Years was painted by Crispijn van de Passe I in 1599.

Where can I see XX: Twenty Years?

XX: Twenty Years is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is XX: Twenty Years?

XX: Twenty Years is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of XX: Twenty Years?

Museum-quality prints of XX: Twenty Years are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

XX: Twenty Years

Crispijn van de Passe I , 1599

XX: Twenty Years is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Crispijn van de Passe I. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in plate, around image: XX. Cum primum teneri firmantur robore nerui... / Nobis atque aetas mobile gramen amat.

About this work

Overview

XX: Twenty Years is an engraving on laid paper created by Crispijn van de Passe I around 1599. It is currently held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts two figures in an intimate, cluttered interior scene, one seated with a book and the other standing, playing a lute. The surrounding Latin text suggests a theme related to the passage of time.

Technique & Style

Van de Passe employed fine lines to achieve a three-dimensional effect, capturing shadows and details with precision. The engraving technique involved carving intricate images into metal to produce the printed image.