print, engraving
portrait
pen illustration
figuration
11_renaissance
history-painting
northern-renaissance
engraving
miniature
Dimensions: height 222 mm, width 198 mm
Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain
This is an engraving titled "Seth met zijn vrouw en kinderen," made by an anonymous artist. The composition is structured around the figures of Seth, his wife, and their children. The linear quality of the engraving creates distinct forms, emphasizing the texture of their garments. Seth is depicted pointing, leading the eye across the image and suggesting a narrative or direction. The use of light and shadow is achieved through intricate cross-hatching, which defines the volume and presence of each figure. This technique emphasizes the materiality of the print itself, drawing attention to the act of creation. The formal arrangement, combined with the symbolic weight of its biblical subject matter, invites us to explore how this print functions within broader cultural and theological discourses.
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