Gabriel Chassebras de la Grand'Maison
1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1647
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gabriel Chassebras de la Grand'Maison is a 1647 ink by Pierre Lombard, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has curly hair, a mustache, and a high collar. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are filled with tiny lines and patterns. Below the portrait, there’s a small shield with a star and curved decorations. The artist used lots of fine lines to create shadows and texture—this is called *engraving*. The details in the man’s face and clothing show how carefully the artist worked. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists made prints like this.
