Artwork
Gabriel Naude
Gabriel Naude is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Claude Mellan. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait engraving on laid paper, created by Claude Mellan in 1643. It depicts a man with distinctive facial features and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait is identified as Gabriel Naude by the inscription at the bottom. The subject is shown with a mustache and curly hair, wearing a high-collared shirt with detailed fabric texture.
Technique & Style
The engraving is characterized by careful shading on the face and fine lines on the shirt, achieved through the engraving process of carving lines into a metal plate.
History & Provenance
The artist's mark 'Mellan' indicates that Claude Mellan executed the work. The print is an example of 17th-century engraving technique.
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