Chancellor Pierre Seguier
1638
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Grégoire Huret
Grégoire Huret (1606–1670) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Chancellor Pierre Seguier is a 1638 ink by Grégoire Huret, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and a big wig. He’s wearing a fancy collar and a star on his chest, like a medal. The border around him looks like carved stone with swirls and leaves. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and details, making the face look almost three-dimensional. This kind of print is called an engraving. If you like this style, look up engraving next.
Grégoire Huret (1606–1670) was a French artist, born in Lyon.
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