Portrait of a Gentleman
1739
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1739
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Gentleman is a 1739 ink by Jacobus Houbraken, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a man with a serious face. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist paid close attention to details like the folds in his shirt. This portrait is interesting because it was made using a special process. The artist used tiny lines to create shades and textures. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
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