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Pierre Seguier

Claude Mellan

1639

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Pierre Seguier is a 1639 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Claude Mellan
When & what style?: 1639 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a mustache and curly hair. He’s wearing a high-collar shirt and a draped cloak, looking slightly to the side. The background is plain, putting all focus on his face and clothes. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his beard and fabric. The name at the bottom reads *Petrus Secundus Franc. Cancellarius*—that’s Latin for Pierre Seguier, a French official. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.