Jean-Baptiste Rousseau
1738
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1738
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Jean-Baptiste Rousseau is a 1738 ink by Jean Daullé, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a man in a fancy coat and wig, holding a feather quill in one hand. His other hand rests on an open book with music notes, and a stack of papers lies nearby. The background is dark, making his face and clothes stand out clearly. The tiny lines and shading here aren’t paint—they’re carved into metal. That’s how engraving works. Next, check out the technique: engraving.
