Mathieu Mole
1656
ink
paper
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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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mathieu Mole is a 1656 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 full beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and looks serious, with his hands resting on his chest. The face is inside a round frame, and below it, there’s a small coat of arms with a crown and some symbols. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, which is typical for this kind of print. The paper has visible texture, which is common in older engravings. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed images without paint.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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