Jean Habert de Monturor
1640
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
Jean Habert de Monturor is a 1640 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a serious-looking man with a mustache and short curly hair. He’s framed by an oval border, wearing a dark collar and a ruffled shirt. Two cherubs kneel on either side of him—one holds a scroll, the other a staff—while above his head are two shields with crests and Latin words. The man’s face is the focus, but the tiny details around him—like the cherubs’ poses and the fancy lettering—add drama. This is a formal portrait, not a sketch. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these sharp lines.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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