1588
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean de Beaugrand is a 1588 ink by Thomas de Leu, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man sitting at a desk, holding a pen in his right hand and a compass in his left. He wears a ruffled collar and a buttoned-up shirt with a high neckline. The background is a simple, textured surface. The man's attire and the tools he holds suggest that he is an artist or craftsman. The level of detail in the engraving, particularly in the folds of the man's clothing, indicates a high level of skill on the part of the artist. The engraving is a portrait of Jean de Beaugrand, created by Thomas de Leu in 1588. To learn more about the Renaissance movement, which influenced this artwork, you can explore further.
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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