1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cardinal Mazarin is a 1625 ink by Jean Morin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark collar. His face is framed by curly hair and a stiff, high-necked garment. The edges of the image are decorated with fancy script—words like "Cardinal" and "Mazarin" curve around the shape. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the print a detailed look. This style was common in the 1600s for making precise, repeatable images. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this carved their designs into metal plates.
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
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