1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Martin de Vos is a 1600 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man's head and shoulders. He has curly hair and a beard, and wears a fur-trimmed coat. The image is framed by an oval border with Latin text, and is surrounded by two statues and a decorative motif. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his expression is serious. The engraving is detailed, with intricate lines and textures that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the image. To learn more about this technique, look up cross-hatching.
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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