John Barclay
1623
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Claude Mellan
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Barclay is a 1623 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque 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 short beard, and a mustache. His collar is high, and his jacket is decorated with small, repeating patterns. The image is made using fine lines and shading, which create texture and depth. The text at the top says "Jo. Barclay" and gives his birth and death years. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates to make detailed prints.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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