Artwork
LXXX: Eighty Years
LXXX: Eighty Years is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Crispijn van de Passe I. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
LXXX: Eighty Years is an engraving on laid paper created by Crispijn van de Passe I around 1599. It is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts an elderly bearded man kneeling in a dimly lit room with a child beside him. The surrounding Latin text suggests a moral lesson related to age and wisdom.
Technique & Style
The engraving features careful lines and shading that create a sense of depth, making the scene appear lifelike. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the realism of the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
