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Abel Servien, by Claude Mellan, ink, 1659

Abel Servien

Claude Mellan

1659

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Abel Servien is a 1659 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Claude Mellan
When & what style?
1659 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows Abel Servien, a man with a serious expression. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in his face and clothes are very precise, which is interesting because it suggests the artist put a lot of effort into getting everything just right. The artist likely used a lot of time and skill to create this detailed image. To learn more about this style of art, look at the work of artist: Mellan, Claude.

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