Artwork
Henri-Louis Habert de Montmor
Henri-Louis Habert de Montmor is an ink print by the Baroque artist Claude Mellan. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across bottom in plate: HENRICVS LVDOVICVS HABERT / DE MONTMOR IOANN. FIL. / Claud. Mellan Gall.' del et Sculp. / 1640; in roundel, lower center in plate: AParis chez Gailliard sur l e petit pont a ligrec.; by later hand, lL //in graphite: Montaiglon 194. only state.; by later hand, lR //in graphite: C.30010
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Overview
Henri-Louis Habert de Montmor is a 1640 engraving on laid paper by Claude Mellan, portraying its namesake subject with meticulous detail.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Henri Louis Habert de Montmor, capturing his serious demeanor and attire characteristic of the period, though the work's specific context or commemorative purpose is not explicitly detailed.
Technique & Style
Mellan employed a dense, intricate line-work technique, typical of 17th-century engraving practices, to achieve high realism in rendering the subject's facial features and outdated clothing.
History & Provenance
Created in 1640, the engraving's subsequent ownership history and any notable exhibitions or restorations are not provided in the available information.
Context
This work reflects the contemporary portrait engraving conventions of its time, with Mellan's style comparable to his own oeuvre, inviting further study through his broader body of work for stylistic insights.
Legacy
The engraving's impact or influence on later artistic practices is not specified, though it remains a characteristic example of early 17th-century European engraving techniques.
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