1755
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Gerbier Family is a 1755 ink by James McArdell, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a family of five sitting together in a richly decorated room. The woman holds a baby, while two older children stand nearby. The man sits with one arm resting on the back of his chair. The background has statues and dark, swirling patterns. The artist used soft shading to create depth between the figures and their surroundings. This style was common in Baroque art, which often focused on dramatic lighting and rich detail. Look up Baroque next to see more examples of this movement’s bold contrasts and lively scenes.
James MacArdell (c. 1729 – 2 June 1765) was an Irish mezzotinter who moved to London, there he was considered one of the finest mezzotint engravers in the country. He engraved portraits of many of the famous people of his time.
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