1590
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Charles de Gontaut, Duc de Biron is a 1590 ink by Thomas de Leu, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a rounded frame. He wears a fancy collar and shoulder armor, looking serious. The words around the frame say *"Charles de Gontaut"* and *"Duc de Biron"* in big letters. The small text below is in old French, praising him as a warrior. The lines in his face and the detailed armor show the artist’s skill with fine lines. Want to see more? Check out the technique: engraving.
Thomas de Leu or Leeuw or Le Leup or Deleu (1560–1612) was a French engraver, publisher, and print dealer of Flemish origin.
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