1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
François La Rochefoucauld 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 bearded man in a tall, pointed hat. His collar is stiff and decorated with small buttons. The background is plain, letting his face stand out clearly. The text below says it’s a portrait of someone famous, with words in French. The lines on his face and the careful shading make him look serious and wise. Next, check out how this was made using 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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