Gillis de Glarges
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gillis de Glarges is a 1643 ink by Jonas Suyderhoff, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full white beard and ruff collar. He’s sitting, holding a folded piece of paper or cloth in his hands. Above his head is a coat of arms with a lion and some stripes. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and hands. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his fur cloak and beard. This kind of detailed linework is called *engraving*. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made such precise prints.
