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Theodore Veit, Preacher

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Theodore Veit, 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 engraving of a serious-looking man with curly hair and a high collar. He’s holding a book and a scroll, and there’s a small plant behind him. The background has faint buildings and a tower. Text around him is in an old German script. The words at the top and bottom are a mix of Latin and German, praising the man as a preacher. The lines and shading give it a detailed, almost sketchy look. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create these kinds of prints.