Artwork
Johannes Stalpard
Johannes Stalpard is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Willem Jacobsz Delff. It dates from 1609 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created by Willem Jacobsz Delff in 1609, is a portrait of Johannes Stalpard. The print is a black-and-white representation of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man with a serious expression, wearing a dark collar. Inscriptions surround the circular frame containing his image, with additional text arranged in columns below.
Technique & Style
Delff employed fine lines and cross-hatching to achieve a range of tonal values and textures, particularly evident in the rendering of the subject's face and attire.
Artist & collection
