Jacob Revius
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jacob Revius 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 big mustache and beard. He’s wearing a dark robe with a white collar and a small decorative pin on his chest. His left hand rests on his chest, and his right hand points downward. The text at the bottom names him Jacob Revius, though the rest is in Latin. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
