Artwork
Hubert Goltzius
Hubert Goltzius is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This engraving is a portrait of a man, rendered in black and white.
About this work
Overview
This engraving is a portrait of a man, rendered in black and white. The print is circular, with text filling the surrounding edges.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a serious expression, curly hair, and a thick beard. He wears formal attire, including a ruff collar and a high-necked garment, and his hands rest on a folded item.
Technique & Style
The print is an example of engraving, a technique that involves carving detailed images into a surface. The level of detail achieved in the portrait is characteristic of this medium.
Artist & collection
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