Henri de Lorraine
1667
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1667
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henri de Lorraine is a 1667 ink by Antoine Masson, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man in fancy 17th-century clothes, holding a glove and a sword. His curly wig and big mustache give him a serious look. Behind him, a dark, rocky background with a tiny shipwreck hints at drama. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the fur and armor. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
