Jacques de Charron
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy 1600s clothes. He’s wearing a ruffled collar, a detailed jacket, and a chain around his neck. His beard is neatly trimmed, and he’s holding a piece of paper in one hand. Above his head sits a small coat of arms with a shield and crown. The text below his name calls him "Jacques de Charron" and adds Latin phrases meaning "as hero, as good man." The paper has a border and the artist’s mark in the corner. This is an engraving, a printmaking technique where the artist carves into metal to create the image.
