Johannes de Evangelist en Johannes de Doper 1682 - 1721

Jan Baptist Herregouts created this print, titled "Johannes de Evangelist en Johannes de Doper," sometime between 1640 and 1721. The composition is a dense aggregation of figures swirling across the picture plane, creating a sense of dynamic, almost chaotic, movement. The monochromatic palette, achieved through etching, focuses our attention on the textures and tonalities created by the artist's intricate linework. Herregouts's technique invites us to consider the formal construction of the image. How the artist uses line to delineate forms, create shadows, and suggest depth challenges traditional notions of space and perspective. This print reflects the Baroque period’s interest in complexity and the destabilization of classical norms. The swirling figures and obscured spaces create a visual experience that pushes against fixed meanings, inviting viewers to engage in their own interpretation of the depicted scene.