1606
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Pieter Brueghel, the Younger is a 1606 ink by Aegidius Sadeler II, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded man in a dark coat, sitting inside a wreath of leaves and scrolls. Around him, small figures hold tools and a skull, while Latin words wrap the frame like a border. The man’s face is serious, and the whole scene looks busy but balanced. The tiny figures and Latin text hint this isn’t just a portrait—it’s a symbol. The skull and tools might stand for ideas like life, death, or knowledge. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like Sadeler carved these sharp lines.
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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