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Henri II, Duke of Montmorency

Claude Mellan

1661

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

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Henri II, Duke of Montmorency is a 1661 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Claude Mellan
When & what style?: 1661 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a dark shirt with a lace collar and a medal on his chest. He is looking to the right, and his face is framed by an oval border. The background is a series of parallel lines that radiate from the center of the oval. The man's hair is depicted in great detail, with many curved lines that suggest its texture and movement. His mustache is also carefully rendered, with a few stray hairs that add to the sense of realism. The medal on his chest is a simple cross shape, but it is drawn with precision and attention to detail. The engraving is a fine example of the Baroque style, which emphasized realism and attention to detail. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Baroque.