Samuel Ampzing
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Samuel Ampzing 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 bearded man in old-fashioned clothes. He’s holding a folded paper or letter in one hand, looking serious. The background is plain, so the focus stays on his face and hands. The text below his name calls him a pastor, which means he was likely a church leader. The style looks old, with careful lines and shading. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
