1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu is a 1628 ink by Michel Lasne, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark robe and a white collar. He has shoulder-length hair and a mustache. A large, ornate cross hangs from his neck, and he is set against a dark background. The man's attire and the style of the portrait suggest that it is from the Renaissance period. The level of detail in the engraving and the use of cross-hatching to create texture and depth are notable features of the artwork. This portrait is characteristic of the Renaissance style, which often featured detailed and realistic depictions of individuals. To learn more about this style, look into the Renaissance movement.
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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