Lady Mary Ruthven, Wife of A. Van Dyck
1720
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Nicolas de Larmessin IV
Nicolas de Larmessin IV (1732–1732) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lady Mary Ruthven, Wife of A. Van Dyck is a 1720 ink by Nicolas de Larmessin IV, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a pearl necklace. She wears a high-necked dress with ruffles at the wrists, holding a fan in one hand. Her gaze is steady, and the background is plain, focusing all attention on her. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the image depth. This is an engraving, not a painting, so the details are made with sharp, precise strokes. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
Nicolas de Larmessin IV (1732–1732) was an artist.
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