Dr. Henry Blackwood, Jr.
1643
ink
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dr. Henry Blackwood, Jr. 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 man with a serious expression. He has curly hair, a mustache, and a chain around his neck. The background is plain, but his face and hands are detailed, with lines showing his fingers and skin texture. The text around the oval frame calls him a doctor and mentions Paris. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the face stand out. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates to make prints.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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