Artwork

Tycho de Brahe

Tycho de Brahe, by Jacob van Meurs, ink, 1586
Tycho de Brahe, by Jacob van Meurs, ink, 1586

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.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.