Raffaello Menicucci
1643
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
Raffaello Menicucci is a 1643 ink by Claude Mellan, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. His short hair and full mustache are carefully drawn, and he wears a high-collared shirt. The lines in the image are tight and precise, creating shadows and texture just with ink. The name at the bottom reads *Raffaello Menicucci*, but the artist’s signature points to Claude Mellan. This is an old print, not a painting—it’s made by pressing ink into metal plates. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed images before photography.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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