1612
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Page is a 1612 ink by Claes Jansz Visscher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a man holding a scroll and a staff, standing under a tree. Behind him, a small village with buildings and a church sits on a hill. The scene looks like a quiet countryside, but the man’s pose feels important. The text around him is in Latin and mentions another artist, Pieter Bruegel. This print was made to honor a painting by Bruegel, but it’s not a copy—it’s a creative take. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Claes Janszoon Visscher (1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, mapmaker, and publisher.
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