Artwork
Dr. Robert Fludd, Physician and Rosicrucian
Dr. Robert Fludd, Physician and Rosicrucian is an ink print by the Baroque artist Matthaus Merian I. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created in 1631 by Matthaus Merian I, is a portrait of Dr. Robert Fludd.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a serious-looking man, identified as Dr. Robert Fludd, a physician and Rosicrucian, holding a rolled-up paper and a small book or object, surrounded by a decorative border with Latin words and a coat of arms.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white engraving features fine lines that capture the subject's wrinkles and clothing folds, with shading used to create contrast between the face and background.
Artist & collection
