XXX: Thirty 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
XXX: Thirty Years is a 1599 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three people in a busy scene. A woman in fancy clothes stands holding a scroll, while a child kneels beside her, looking up. Another child sits on the ground, leaning on a rock. In the background, a city with towers and ships is visible, and a soldier stands near a building. The print uses fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the clothes and faces look detailed. The text around the edge is in Latin, hinting at a story or lesson. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists like this made prints.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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