Louis Boucherat, Chancelier, Garde des Sceaux de France
Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ange-Laurent de Lalive de Jully
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is framed inside a round border, like a medal. The lines are scratchy, showing the texture of his clothes and hair. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating this rough, detailed look. It’s not a painting—it’s a print. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
