Seated Cavalier Glass mid-17th century Black chalk heightened

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Seated Cavalier Glass mid-17th century Black chalk heightened

Artokoloro

Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy

Media ID 14025925

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Black Chalk Heightened Blue Gray Paper Gabriel Metsu Glass Leiden Mid 17th Century Pasted Down White

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This print showcases the exquisite artwork of Gabriel Metsu, a renowned Dutch artist from the 17th century. The piece, titled "Seated Cavalier" transports us back in time to an era of elegance and grandeur. Rendered with meticulous detail using black chalk heightened by white on blue-gray paper, this drawing captures the essence of a noble cavalier seated in contemplation. The artist's skillful use of shading and delicate lines brings life to every crease in the subject's attire and every strand of his flowing hair. The choice to depict the cavalier against a glass backdrop adds an intriguing element to the composition. It creates a sense of transparency and fragility, perhaps symbolizing both vulnerability and resilience that often accompany positions of power. Measuring approximately 10 3/16 x 7 5/8 inches (25.8 x 19.4 cm), this artwork is presented on pasted-down sheet for preservation purposes. Its size allows for intimate observation, enabling viewers to appreciate Metsu's attention to detail up close. Gabriel Metsu was born in Leiden in 1629 but later moved to Amsterdam where he flourished as one of Holland's most esteemed painters during the Golden Age. His ability to capture human emotions and everyday scenes with remarkable precision earned him great acclaim among his contemporaries. As we gaze upon this extraordinary print from Artokoloro's Liszt Collection, we are transported into a world where artistry meets history – inviting us

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