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.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a hat and clerical collar. His face is round, with a short mustache and neatly trimmed beard. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are decorated with a woven pattern. The text below the image names him Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal Richelieu. The artist used fine lines to create shading, giving the face a three-dimensional look. Next, check out how this was made with engraving.
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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