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Eduardus Poppius, Preacher

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Eduardus Poppius, Preacher is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. His face fills most of the oval frame, and the lines show every wrinkle and curl of his beard. The background is plain, making his face stand out. The text around the frame calls him "Eduardus Poppius" and says he was a preacher. The artist used tiny lines to build up the shadows and details—this is called cross-hatching. Check out how cross-hatching works to create depth in prints.