Artwork
Andrea Doria
Andrea Doria is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Crispijn van de Passe I. It dates from 1598 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Andrea Doria is an engraving created by Crispijn van de Passe I in 1598.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a man, likely Andrea Doria, within an oval frame, holding a quill and resting his hand on a book, suggesting a connection to literature or scholarship.
Technique & Style
The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, creating texture and depth, and a precisely rendered facial expression, characteristic of Renaissance printmaking techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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