Artwork

Hugo Donellus

Hugo Donellus, by Crispijn van de Passe I, ink, 1601
Hugo Donellus, by Crispijn van de Passe I, ink, 1601

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

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