Artwork
Petrus Henriquez
Petrus Henriquez 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.
About this work
Overview
Petrus Henriquez is a black-and-white engraved portrait of a bearded, curly-haired man dressed in a high-collar ruff and patterned doublet, set against a plain background within a decorative oval border.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, identified as *Petrus Henriquez, Graef van Fuentes*, is depicted with attire and a title suggesting nobility, emphasizing his status.
Technique & Style
The engraving features meticulous shading to convey texture in the subject's facial hair, clothing, and ruff, characteristic of a traditional, detailed approach.
Context
The old-fashioned style of the engraving places it within a historical context of portraitures that prioritized realism and social status depiction.
Artist & collection
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