William Camden, Herald, Antiquary and Historian
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
William Camden, Herald, Antiquary and Historian 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 bearded man in a high collar and ruffled shirt. He’s framed by a decorative oval border with curved lines and small scrolls at the bottom. The name "Gvillaume Camden" is written under his chin in fancy letters. The tiny lines and shading in his face show skill with a tool called a burin—this is an engraving. The artist used cross-hatching to create depth. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Nicolas de Larmessin IV (1732–1732) was an artist.
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