Nine Heads
1630
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Paulus Pontius
Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nine Heads is a 1630 ink by Paulus Pontius, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows nine different faces, all drawn in black ink on light paper. The heads are arranged in three rows of three, each person looking in a slightly different direction. Some have beards, others don’t, and their expressions range from calm to thoughtful. The artist used fine lines and shading to give each face depth, even though they’re just outlines. The paper has a textured look, like old notebook paper. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists create such detailed prints.
Paulus Pontius (27 May 1603 – 16 January 1658) was a Flemish engraver and painter.
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