Diego Sarmiento de Acuna, Count of Gondomar
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Diego Sarmiento de Acuna, Count of Gondomar is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black and white engraving of a man with a ruffled collar and a chain around his neck. He has a serious expression and is looking to the right. The background is dark, with a lighter area behind the man's head. The engraving is done in fine lines, with lots of detail in the man's clothing and the chain. The artist has used cross-hatching to create texture and depth in the image. This engraving is an example of Renaissance art, which was known for its attention to detail and realism. You might also want to look at other works by Passe, Simon van de.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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