Johannes Uytenbogaert
1520
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1520
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Johannes Uytenbogaert is a 1520 ink by Hans Vischer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a thick beard and mustache. His hair is curly, and he wears a high collar with lace. The background is just a dark shape behind his head, so the focus stays on his face. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and light, making the face look almost 3D. The name at the bottom says "Johannes Uytenbogaert," but the text below is in an old language. Want to see how this kind of detailed line work was made? Look up engraving.
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