Jean Louis Guez, Sieur de Balzac
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean Louis Guez, Sieur de Balzac is a 1655 ink by Robert Gaywood, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair, a mustache, and a high collar. His hands rest on his chest, and his gaze is steady. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face. The name "Mounseur de Balzac" is written below the image, and the artist’s signature reads "R. Gaywood fecit." This is an old-style print, not a painting. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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