Joannes Hugo van Linschoten
1595
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1595
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious face. His hair is curly and long, and he wears a ruff collar. Around him are four small maps of faraway places, each with ships and tiny figures. The name "Joannes Hugo van Linschoten" is written across the top. His portrait looks like it was made to honor someone important in exploration. Look up engraving to see how this kind of detailed print was made.
