Artwork
Hugo Donellus

Hugo Donellus is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Crispijn van de Passe I. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created by Crispijn van de Passe I in 1601, is a portrait print of a man named Hugo Donellus.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man with a serious expression, wearing a fur-lined robe and a large white collar. The plain background emphasizes his face, conveying a sense of dignity and gravity.
Technique & Style
The engraving features fine lines that capture texture, particularly in the subject's beard and fur-lined robe, demonstrating the artist's skill in rendering detail through this medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.



















