Portret van schilder Titiaan 17th century

This is a portrait of the painter Titian, made by Giovanni Georgi, and it's an engraving – a print made by cutting lines into a metal plate. The process involves considerable labor. First, the plate has to be prepared and polished. Then, the image is carefully incised using specialized tools called burins. Finally, ink is applied to the plate, pushed into the lines, and the surface is wiped clean before being pressed onto paper. Look closely, and you can see how Georgi varied the density and direction of the lines to create tone and texture, capturing the sheen of Titian's fur collar and the gravity of his gaze. The very act of engraving, with its emphasis on meticulous detail and skilled handwork, elevates the status of both the artist and the sitter. So, when we consider this print, we're not just seeing an image, but also recognizing the cultural value placed on artistry and craftsmanship.