Robert Junius
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Robert Junius is a 1654 ink by Cornelis Visscher, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man in a stiff collar and dark coat. His hands rest on a ledge, and his gaze is steady but not smiling. The lines on his face and the texture of his clothes are sharply drawn, making everything look detailed and three-dimensional. The text at the bottom names him Robert Junius and gives some Latin clues about his life—like where he lived and worked. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and light, giving the image depth. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists create such precise prints.
