Sebastian Le Clerc
1714
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1714
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Sebastian Le Clerc. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in his face and clothes are interesting because they were made using a special process. The artist used lines and patterns to create texture and shading. This was a common way to add depth to engravings. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the technique: engraving.
