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Jacques Sarazin the Elder, by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I, ink, 1731

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Overview

Jacques Sarazin the Elder is a 1731 ink by Charles-Nicolas Cochin I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles-Nicolas Cochin I
When & what style?
1731 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a high collar and a ruffled shirt, sitting with one hand resting on a ledge. The background is plain, but his face looks detailed and serious. The text below says his name is Jacques Sarazin and he was a sculptor for the king. The artist who made this print was Charles-Nicolas Cochin. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.

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