Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand
1632
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and dark hair. He’s wearing a high collar and a dark robe. The background is plain, but his face is framed by a decorative border with Latin text. The text around his head calls him a professor and doctor, and the Latin words below praise his mind and skills. The artist signed it in 1632, and the style looks detailed and precise. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this carved intricate lines into metal plates.
