Jan van der Wouwer
1631
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
Jan van der Wouwer is a 1631 ink by Paulus Pontius, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and mustache. He wears a ruffled collar and a dark, fur-trimmed cloak. His hands rest on a piece of paper or fabric, and his gaze is steady. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and shoulders. The name at the bottom reads "D. Ioannes Waverius," but the facts say this is actually Jan van der Wouwer. That’s a common trick in old portraits—using a fancy Latin name to sound important. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.
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