18/77
Abraham de Bruyn
1577
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
110; 147
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we explore the intricate world of 16th-century engraving. "18/77" is a delicate engraving by Abraham de Bruyn a Flemish artist and publisher active in Antwerp around 1577. Measuring just 147mm high by 110mm wide, this intimate print exemplifies the precision of copperplate engraving, a technique where fine lines are incised into a metal plate, inked, and pressed onto paper. De Bruyn specialized in detailed illustrations, often capturing the fashions and attire of European nobility, making his works invaluable historical documents. Created in 1577 during t...