Hendrick van Balen
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Hendrick van Balen is a 1634 ink by Paulus Pontius, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark jacket over a white shirt. He is seated, with his right hand resting on a stone bust. The background is dark, with a lighter area behind the subject's head. The man's attire and the style of the engraving suggest a formal portrait. The level of detail in the subject's clothing and the stone bust indicates a high level of craftsmanship. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving creates a sense of depth and texture. For more information on this technique, look up engraving.
Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.
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