Artwork
Antoine Vitre
Antoine Vitre is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean Morin. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across bottom in plate: ANTONIUS VITRE / Regis & Cleri Gallicani Typographus.; lower left in plate: P. Champaigne Pin.; lower right in plate: Morin Scul Cum Pri. Re.; upper right in plate: AEt. 60; lower right verso: C3740 8 / RD 88 / H & P. 49 IV/4 / (?) 25
About this work
Overview
Antoine Vitre is a 17th-century print portrait created using a combination of etching, engraving, and stippling techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man, identified by the signature as Antoine Vitre, dressed in attire typical of the period, with a serious expression and holding objects that may symbolize his profession or interests.
Technique & Style
The artist, Jean Morin, employed a mix of intaglio techniques, showcasing his skill in creating detailed textures and depth through fine lines and shading, characteristic of French Baroque printmaking.
History & Provenance
Created in 1625 by Jean Morin, a French Baroque painter and printmaker known for his innovations in printmaking, Antoine Vitre exemplifies his mastery of merging different intaglio techniques.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
