1645
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne of Austria is a 1645 ink by Michel Lasne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair pulled back, wearing a dark collar and a necklace with a pendant. The background is plain, but the face is framed by a decorative oval border. Below, there’s a crest with a crown and letters, and the name "Anna Austr. Reg Fran et Nav" is written at the bottom. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the hair and fabric. This is an engraving, not a painting, so the details are made with etched lines rather than brushstrokes. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
Michel Lasne (Caen, ca. 1590–4 December 1667, Paris), was a French engraver, draughtsman and collector. Lasne was born in Caen and was the son of a goldsmith. He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp for…
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