Vertegenwoordigers van de Universiteit van Bologna en twee trommelslagers, plaat [HH] 1530 - 1536

Nicolaas Hogenberg created this engraving, "Representatives of the University of Bologna and two drummers," with fine lines on metal. The composition is horizontally oriented, packed with figures processed across the field. The artist’s marks generate a range of values from light to dark which articulate the figures and ground. Hogenberg’s arrangement of forms creates a dynamic flow, beginning with the dignitaries on foot and culminating in the mounted drummers, using linear perspective to suggest depth. Note how the artist plays with spatial arrangements. The procession does not move into deep space; instead, the artist creates the sensation of movement across the surface of the work. This spatial compression invites the viewer to consider the relationships between the figures and how they are arranged. Through detailed lines and balanced organization, Hogenberg constructs not just an image, but a complex interplay of space, form, and meaning. This engraving challenges conventional notions of space and representation, inviting ongoing interpretation.