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Johan the Elder of Nassau

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Johan the Elder of Nassau 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 engraving shows a man's head and shoulders, turned slightly to the left. He has curly hair and a beard, and is wearing a dark jacket with a lace collar. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The background of the engraving is dark, which helps to make the man's face stand out. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. You might want to look up more works by the Romanticism movement.