Portrait of Man in Oval with Decoration of Winged Figures
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of Man in Oval with Decoration of Winged Figures is a 1613 ink by Cornelis Galle I, a Renaissance work, depicting louis xiv of france, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man's portrait in an oval frame with winged figures decorating it. The man's face is calm and serious, and the winged figures add a sense of elegance. The details in the frame and the man's clothes suggest a high level of craftsmanship, which was likely achieved through a specific technique, like the one used by artist Galle I, Cornelis. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: engraving.
