Desiderius Erasmus
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Desiderius Erasmus is a 1635 ink by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in his 50s or 60s. He wears a dark hat and a high collar with a fur trim, holding a folded paper in his left hand. His face is detailed with deep lines, and the background is plain, focusing all attention on him. The name "Desiderius Erasmus Rotterodamus" is written at the bottom, which was a real scholar and writer. This is an engraving, not a painting, so the artist used lines to create shadows and texture. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints without paint.
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