Anthony Bourbon, Count Mouretan
1636
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1636
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Anthony Bourbon, Count Mouretan is a 1636 ink by Pieter de Bailliu, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in old-fashioned clothes. His curly hair is loose, and he wears a ruffled collar. One hand rests on a cane, while the other holds a piece of paper or a small object. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and shoulders. Notice the tiny lines all over the image—this is how the artist created shading and depth. It’s not paint but an engraving, where the lines carve into the surface. Check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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