Artwork
"Hansje Singh in Veldt" and "Blaeuwe Aecht"
"Hansje Singh in Veldt" and "Blaeuwe Aecht" is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johannes van Doetechum the Elder. It dates from 1564 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Hansje Singh in Veldt' and 'Blaeuwe Aecht' is an etching created around 1564 by Johannes van Doetecum the Elder, a Dutch engraver-cartographer.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two oval faces side by side, one with curly hair and an open mouth, the other with a high collar and a serious expression. The subjects are rendered in black lines on a light background, with no color.
Technique & Style
The print was made using the etching technique, where a sharp tool is used to scratch lines into a metal plate. The resulting image is characterized by detailed, black lines on a light background.
History & Provenance
Johannes van Doetecum the Elder was born in Deventer and later worked in Haarlem, producing reproductive engravings, often in collaboration with his brother Lucas van Doetecum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes van Doetechum the Elder
Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (1530 – 1605) was a Dutch engraver-cartographer known for his etched works after genre scenes by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and maps of various cities in the Netherlands.
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