Vincenzo Giustiniani
1631
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
Vincenzo Giustiniani is a 1631 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a mustache and short hair. He’s wearing a high collar and a ruffled shirt, looking straight ahead. The oval frame around him is simple, with a smooth border. The name under the portrait reads *Vincentius Iustinianus Iosephi F.*, and the artist’s mark shows it was made in Rome in 1631. The paper has a textured look, typical of older prints. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed portraits with just lines.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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