1597
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of an Apostle with Beard and Cap is a 1597 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a close-up drawing of an older man’s face and cap. His beard is long and wavy, his skin is wrinkled, and his hat sits low on his head. The lines on his face are deep, and his eyes are half-closed, like he’s lost in thought. The artist used fine lines to show the texture of his skin and beard, almost like stitching with shadows. This is a partial proof of an engraving, meaning it’s a test version before the final print. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these detailed prints.
Aegidius Sadeler or Aegidius Sadeler II (1570–1629) was a Flemish engraver who was principally active at the Prague court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor and his successors.
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