Artwork
Benjamin
Benjamin is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jan Sadeler I. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Benjamin is a hand-colored engraving on laid paper created by Jan Sadeler I around 1585.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a young man in a field, wearing a purple cloak and orange skirt, holding a scroll and pointing. Two sheep and a deer are nearby, with a small hut in the background. The scene appears to be drawn from a narrative, with the figure's identity indicated by the name 'Benjamin' at the top.
Technique & Style
The engraving is built up from lines that give the image texture. The artist has used hand-coloring to add soft, bright hues to the scene, including greens and a clear sky.
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