Artwork
Philippe Thibaud

Philippe Thibaud is an ink print by the Baroque artist Claude Mellan. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across top in plate: R. adm. P. Philippus Theobaldus, / vere' alter Elias, codem accensus / zelo, laboribus vix impar.; across bottom in plate: Quod in Syria ille instituit: in Gal lia / hic restituit. Eliae folo exista diffimilis; / nam is viuit mortalis Philippus jm= / mortalis a b Ann 1638 aetat. 63. / CM; by later hands, cCv//in graphite: 41109 / Car; lRv//in graphite: L(Carme) / 6296
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving on laid paper created by Claude Mellan in 1638, titled 'Philippe Thibaud'.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving is a portrait of a man, Philippe Thibaud, depicted with a serious expression, curly hair, and formal attire including a dark hat and high collar, set against a plain oval background.
Technique & Style
Mellan achieved shading and depth in the portrait through the use of finely varied lines. The texture of the laid paper adds to the overall effect, giving the print a characteristic aged appearance.
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