Artwork
Everhard Reidan, Friend of William the Silent
Everhard Reidan, Friend of William the Silent is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jan Muller. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The text around the circle names the man as Everhard Reidan, a friend of William the Silent.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and ruffled collar. His face is serious, and the image is framed by a round border with text around it. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and shoulders.
The text around the circle names the man as Everhard Reidan, a friend of William the Silent. The words are in Latin, and the year 1602 is included, marking his death.
Look up how engraving works to see how artists like Muller created such detailed images.
Overview
The print 'Everhard Reidan, Friend of William the Silent' is an engraving created by Jan Harmensz. Muller, a Dutch artist trained in engraving and painting.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving is a portrait of Everhard Reidan, a historical figure associated with William the Silent, a significant Dutch leader. The Latin text surrounding the portrait identifies Reidan and notes his death in 1602.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white portrait features a serious-faced man with a thick beard and ruffled collar, framed by a round border. The plain background emphasizes Reidan's face and shoulders, showcasing Muller's skill in creating detailed images through engraving, a technique involving cutting designs into a metal plate.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571–1628) was a Dutch engraver and painter. Muller was born in Amsterdam. His father was a book printer, engraver and publisher. He learned the engraving trade while working in the family…
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