Artwork
Marcus-Zuerius Boxhorn
Marcus-Zuerius Boxhorn is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jonas Suyderhoff. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created by Jonas Suyderhoff in 1650, is a portrait print titled Marcus-Zuerius Boxhorn.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, likely Marcus-Zuerius Boxhorn, with distinctive features including long hair parted in the middle and a mustache, wearing a dark shirt with a white collar. His serious expression is accentuated by the dark background.
Technique & Style
The oval-shaped engraving is framed by a border with inscriptions. Suyderhoff's use of contrast between light and dark enhances the subject's features, a characteristic technique of the period.
Context
This work is associated with the Baroque movement, known for its dramatic lighting and intense emotions, although the specific style of this engraving is more subdued.
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