Johann Valentin Maier
1668
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1668
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Johann Valentin Maier is a 1668 ink by Jacob von Sandrart, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with curly hair and a white collar. He’s wearing a dark robe and holds a small object in his left hand. Around his head is a circular frame with fancy script and symbols, including a coat of arms at the bottom. The image is made using tiny etched lines, which create shadows and texture. The words around the portrait are in German and look like a poem or tribute. Check out how this was made with engraving.
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