Maximilian I, Duke of Bavaria
1575
ink
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Maximilian I, Duke of Bavaria is a 1575 ink by Jan Sadeler I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy armor and a ruff collar. His face is serious, with a short beard and neatly combed hair. The background is plain, but the border around him has Latin words carved into it. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the armor. This kind of detail is typical of engravings from the Renaissance. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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