Anne of Austria
1643
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Claude Mellan
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne of Austria is a 1643 ink by Claude Mellan, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with curly hair and a serious expression. She’s dressed in a high-necked outfit with ruffles at the shoulders. The background is plain, and the whole image sits inside a rounded frame with a decorative border. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in her hair and clothing. This is an engraving, which means it was etched into metal and printed. Next, look up engraving to see how artists make detailed prints like this.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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