XX: Twenty Years
1599
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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
XX: Twenty Years is a 1599 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two people in a cozy, cluttered room. One sits in a chair with a book, wearing a ruff collar and puffy sleeves. The other stands, playing a lute, dressed in a wide-brimmed hat and loose clothes. A small dog sits near them, and a table holds a pitcher and glasses. Outside the window, a garden and distant buildings are visible. The text around the edge is in Latin, hinting this might be about time passing. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, which makes the scene feel three-dimensional. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved intricate images into metal.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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