Artist
Francis Hocius
Francis Hocius is an artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at National Gallery of Art.
Francis Hocius worked in engraving, a craft that turns lines into light and shadow. His portrait of Ferdinand II, Roman Emperor, shows the ruler in a high-collared coat beside a globe and armor, the plate catching every lace and brocade. If you’ve ever wondered how a single sheet of metal can hold such detail, tap the engraving to see the burin’s fine strokes up close.
Works by Francis Hocius
Collections represented
Museum
The National Gallery of Art is an art museum in Washington, D.C., United States, located on the National Mall, between 3rd and 9th Streets, at Constitution Avenue NW. Open to the public and free of…