Urban VIII
1624
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
Urban VIII is a 1624 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a portrait of a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a dark robe with a large collar and a hat. He is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The background is a plain, dark color. At the bottom of the image, there is a decorative border with text that reads "URBANVS VIII" and "BARBERINVS MAXIMVS". The text is written in a formal, cursive font. The level of detail in the image suggests that it was created using a technique such as engraving or cross-hatching. To learn more about the artist's use of this technique, look up artist Mellan, Claude.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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