Artwork
Tycho de Brahe

Tycho de Brahe is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacob van Meurs. It dates from 1586 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tycho de Brahe is a print portrait created by Jacob van Meurs in 1586 using the engraving technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a dignified man, likely a scholar or noble, as indicated by the coats of arms surrounding him and the Latin inscription at the bottom.
Technique & Style
The engraving features intricate details, achieved through carving into metal, and presents a formal, posed image with a plain background.











