1639
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean Baptiste Hautin is a 1639 ink by Michel Lasne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and curly hair. His face is framed by a dark oval, surrounded by a decorative border. Above his head are swirling lines and small shapes, like clouds or feathers. The edges of the image have more detailed carvings—leaves, scrolls, and tiny human figures holding up the frame. The text around the border reads "Jean Baptiste Hautin" and "Paris 1639," hinting this was made as a formal record. The lines and shading create depth, even though it’s just ink on paper. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists use ink and lines to make images.
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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