Earth
1587
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jan Sadeler I
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Earth is a 1587 ink by Jan Sadeler I, a Renaissance work, depicting Aeneas, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Earth as a circle surrounded by the sun’s rays and clouds. Jan Sadeler made it in 1587 using engraving and cross-hatching, not paint. The fine lines give a soft, glowing effect that feels almost alive. You can see every continent in outline—no color, just texture. The style copies Italian maps from the same years. It’s more decoration than science map, but still full of detail. Try looking up Sadeler I, Jan next.
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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