Artwork
Artus Wolfart
Artus Wolfart is an ink print by the Baroque artist Cornelis Galle I. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Artus Wolfart is a black-and-white engraving created by Cornelis Galle the Elder around 1634. The print depicts a bearded man in formal attire, with a serious expression.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows a man with clasped hands, looking to the side. The subject's identity is unknown, despite his name being inscribed below the image. The plain background emphasizes his face and clothing.
Technique & Style
Galle used fine lines to achieve detailed shading and texture, particularly in the subject's beard and ruffled collar. The engraving technique allowed for a high level of precision, characteristic of Galle's work.
History & Provenance
Cornelis Galle the Elder, trained by his father Philip Galle, was a Flemish engraver who worked in Antwerp and Rome. He became a master in the Antwerp Guild of St. Luke, continuing his family's printmaking tradition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis Galle the Elder (1576 – 29 March 1650), a younger son of Philip Galle, was born at Antwerp in 1576, and was taught engraving by his father.
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