Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc
1637
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
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc is a 1637 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 thick beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a loose, draped robe that covers his shoulders. The background is plain, letting the lines of his face and clothing stand out sharply. The name at the bottom reads *Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc*, and it says he was a senator from Aquens. The artist’s signature is small but clear. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just lines.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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