1656
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean Loret is a 1656 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 serious expression. His curly hair is pulled back, and he wears a dark collar with a ruffled shirt underneath. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and shoulders. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his face and clothing. This method is called cross-hatching. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with just lines.
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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