Nicolas de Largilliere
1715
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1715
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Nicolas de Largilliere is a 1715 ink by François Chereau I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man in a dark coat, sitting inside a window frame. His curly wig is big and fluffy, and he holds a piece of paper or a scroll in one hand while resting his chin on the other. The background is plain, but his face looks serious and focused. The text below his name calls him a "Professor" at an academy, suggesting he might be an artist or teacher. The lines in the image are all made by etching, which is how this kind of print is created. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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