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Teucrides Annaeus Lanicerus

Unknown 19th Century

1599

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Teucrides Annaeus Lanicerus is a 1599 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1599 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a man in a ruffled collar and ornate attire, with a cloak draped over his shoulders. He holds a small object in his right hand, while his left hand grasps a larger item. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression appears serious. The engraving is set within an oval frame, which is surrounded by text. The man's attire and the style of the engraving suggest that it was created during the Renaissance period. The level of detail and the use of cross-hatching in this engraving are noteworthy. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to explore the art movement that it is a part of, which is the Renaissance.