Daniel Heinsius
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jonas Suyderhoff
Jonas Suyderhoff (1613–1686) was a Dutch artist, born in Leiden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Daniel Heinsius is a 1650 ink by Jonas Suyderhoff, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a mustache and curly hair. He wears a dark coat and a white collar, holding a small object in his right hand. The background is plain, but the edges of the image curve inward like a frame. The border around the portrait is packed with Latin text, which was common in formal portraits of the time. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the face look three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.
Jonas Suyderhoff (1613–1686) was a Dutch artist, born in Leiden.
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