Philippe le Roy, Lord of Ravels

Philippe le Roy, Lord of Ravels

Anthony van Dyck

1634

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a man with a mustache and curly hair. His collar is visible at the neck, and the lines are dark against a light background. The drawing looks quick, with loose strokes. The name "Philippe Le Roy" is written at the bottom, likely the person’s name. This style was made using a technique where ink is pressed into a metal plate. Check out etching to see how this kind of drawing was made.

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