Two Figures in Costume
1617
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1617
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Figures in Costume is a 1617 ink by Jan van de Velde, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two people standing side by side in front of a building. The person on the left wears a long dress with a high collar and a cape, while the one on the right has a wide-brimmed hat, a loose coat, and striped pants. Both look slightly awkward, with one hand tucked away. The background includes a small house and some trees, drawn with simple lines. This style fits the Renaissance period, where artists often used precise, detailed lines to create depth. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Jan van de Velde the younger (1593 – c. 1 November 1641) was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker, mostly of animal, landscape and still-life subjects. He was the son of Jan van de Velde the Elder and the father of…
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