Artwork
Arnauld d'Andilly
Arnauld d'Andilly 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.
About this work
Overview
Arnauld d'Andilly is a portrait print created by French Baroque artist Jean Morin in 1625, utilizing a combination of etching, engraving, and stippling techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Arnauld d'Andilly, a contemporary figure, in a simple yet detailed attire, characterized by a dark ruffled collar and black garment, set against a plain background.
Technique & Style
Morin employed innovative layered intaglio techniques, merging etching and engraving on a single plate. The portrait features intricate stippling with tiny dots and lines, achieving a textured, high-contrast appearance typical of 17th-century detailed portraiture.
History & Provenance
Created in 1625 by Jean Morin, a pioneering printmaker of the Baroque period, known for his technical innovations in combining etching and engraving.
Context
Reflective of early 17th-century European portraiture, the work showcases Morin's contribution to the evolution of printmaking techniques during this period.
Legacy
Arnauld d'Andilly exemplifies Morin's influential technique of merging etching and engraving, leaving a mark on the development of Baroque printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
