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Petrus Scriverius, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

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Overview

Petrus Scriverius 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 man with a thick beard and ruffled collar. He’s wearing a dark coat with buttons down the front. The image is framed by a thick border with Latin words at the top and bottom. The name "Petrus Scriverius" is printed below the portrait. The style looks old-fashioned, with careful shading and lines to show texture. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.

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