1674
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Philippe, Duke of Anjou is a 1674 ink by Gerard Edelinck, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a man in a fancy wig and ornate coat, holding a small object in his left hand. His face is serious, with a high collar and ruffles at the wrists. The background is plain, but the frame around him is detailed, with swirls and a crest in the center. The name "Philippe Duc d'Anjou" is written below, and the image is made using fine lines and shading. This kind of picture was likely meant to show wealth and power. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
Gérard Edelinck (20 October 1640 (baptized) – 2 April 1707) was a copper-plate engraver and print publisher of Flemish origin, who worked in Paris from 1666 and became a naturalized French citizen in 1675.
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