Who created "The Death of Aeschylus"?

The Death of Aeschylus was created by Tobias Verhaecht in 1576–before 1606.

When was "The Death of Aeschylus" created?

This artwork was created 1576–before 1606.

What medium is "The Death of Aeschylus"?

The Death of Aeschylus is Pen and brown ink, brown and blue wash.

Is "The Death of Aeschylus" in the public domain?

Yes, The Death of Aeschylus is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Death of Aeschylus

Tobias Verhaecht

1576–before 1606

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brown and blue wash

Dimensions

sheet: 10 1/16 in. diameter

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Anonymous Gift, 2005

Accession Number

2005.418.26

Tags

MenLandscapesBoats

Art Historical Context

In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of, Tobias Verhaecht's *The Death of Aesch* (ca. 1576–before 1606) captivates with its intimate scale and circular format—a tondo sheet measuring just over 10 inches in diameter Created with pen and brown ink heightened by brown and blue wash this Flemish drawing exemplifies the meticulous techniques of late 16th-century Antwerp. Verhaecht a specialist in landscapes and teacher to Peter Paul Rubens, employed wash to evoke atmospheric depth, layering translucent blues and browns over precise ink lines to suggest expansive vistas. The work illustrate...

The Death of Aeschylus

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