Portret van Galileo Galilei by Christian Gottlob Liebe

Portret van Galileo Galilei 1706 - 1753

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pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

portrait reference

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

This engraving by German artist Christian Gottlob Liebe (1696-1753) portrays the Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei. Created between 1706 and 1753, the artwork depicts a close-up view of Galilei's face, framed in an oval, highlighting his features, including his prominent beard and penetrating gaze. The engraving's intricate detail and use of fine lines reflect the meticulous craftsmanship of the era, typical of portraiture during the Baroque period.