Artwork
Gillis de Glarges
Gillis de Glarges is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jonas Suyderhoff. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gillis de Glarges is a print portrait created by Jonas Suyderhoff in 1643 using the engraving technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a seated man with a white beard and ruff collar, holding a folded item, with a coat of arms featuring a lion above his head. The plain background emphasizes his face and hands.
Technique & Style
Suyderhoff employed fine lines to achieve detailed shading and texture, particularly on the subject's fur cloak and beard, characteristic of engraving.
Artist & collection
