Artwork
Marc Antonio de Dominis
Marc Antonio de Dominis is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Dutch 16th Century. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraved portrait of Marc Antonio de Dominis, presented in black and white. The subject is depicted with a serious expression and a beard, set within a decorative oval border.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced parallel lines to create shading and depth. This method gives the subject's face a three-dimensional appearance, with detailed rendering of facial features and surrounding border.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait is accompanied by Latin text within the oval border framing the subject's head. The text likely provides context or identification for Marc Antonio de Dominis, though its specific content is not immediately clear from the image alone.
Artist & collection
Artist
This Dutch artist made engravings in the 1550s that retell the biblical story of David and Saul.
