Jacques de la Force
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jacques de la Force is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This oval portrait shows a man with a mustache and long hair, wearing a lace collar and a dark jacket with a white sash. He's set against a dark background, with a scene of battle or chaos visible behind him on the left. The engraving is detailed, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The artist's use of light and shadow adds volume to the subject's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this engraving, check out Moncornet, Balthasar.
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
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