R. P. Francis Coster
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Lucas Emil Vorsterman
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
R. P. Francis Coster 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 a tall, pointy hat and a high collar. His face is detailed with lines showing age, and his expression is calm but firm. The background is mostly dark, with a woven-texture pattern around the edges, making the face stand out. The name at the bottom reads "R. P. Franciscus Costerus," which likely refers to the man in the portrait. The artist’s signature is faintly visible in the lower right corner. This is an example of engraving, a technique that uses sharp tools to carve into metal plates.
etching and engraving by Lucas Vorsterman II, NGA 10762), B1977.14.10539 - Yale etc
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