1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
J.-B. A. Vignerod 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 man with curly hair and a high collar. He’s holding a piece of paper in his right hand, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The background has swirling patterns and a few small details, like a building and a tiny figure, but the focus is clearly on his face. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, which makes the fabric of his clothes look textured. This style was common in portraits from this time. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.
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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