Daniel Segers, Jesuit Priest
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Paulus Pontius
Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Daniel Segers, Jesuit Priest is a 1630 ink by Paulus Pontius, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man in a dark robe, holding a piece of paper with intricate designs. The background features a subtle landscape with trees and a cloudy sky. The man's attire and the paper he holds suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. A closer look reveals the man's hair is neatly styled, and his facial expression is calm and contemplative. The paper in his hand appears to be a work of art, with delicate patterns and designs that add to the overall sense of sophistication. The image is an engraving, created using the cross-hatching technique to achieve a high level of detail and texture. This technique was commonly used during the Baroque period, which is evident in the style and composition of the image. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.
Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.
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