Planeet Mercurius
Hans Collaert (I)
1558 - 1568
Medium
pen
Dimensions
205
About this artwork
pen in bruin en penseel in blauw
Art Historical Context
**Planeet Mercurius** Hans Collaert (), created between 1558 and 1568, is a captivating circular drawing (205 mm in diameter) executed in brown pen ink and blue brush wash. Collaert, a prominent Flemish artist from Antwerp active in the mid-16th century, renowned for his intricate designs that often served as models for engravings. This piece exemplifies the Northern Renaissance's blend of precision drafting and subtle color, where the pen provided fine lines for detail and the blue wash added atmospheric depth, evoking the ethereal quality of celestial subjects. The title, translating to "Pl...