1700
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean Paul Bignon, Abbe du St. Quentin is a 1700 ink by Pierre Drevet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is an engraving of a man with curly hair, wearing a dark robe with a large collar. The man is shown from the waist up, facing forward. He has a serious expression on his face. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with intricate lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The background is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The engraving is a portrait of Jean Paul Bignon, Abbe du St. Quentin, created by Pierre Drevet. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
The Drevet Family were leading portrait engravers of France for over a hundred years. Their fame began with Pierre, and was sustained by his son, Pierre-Imbert, and by his nephew, Claude.
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