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Gilbert de Choiseul du Plessis Praslin, by Jean Morin, ink, 1625

Gilbert de Choiseul du Plessis Praslin

Jean Morin

1625

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Gilbert de Choiseul du Plessis Praslin is a 1625 ink by Jean Morin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Morin
When & what style?
1625 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait shows a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a high-collared shirt and a cross on a chain. The image is framed by an octagonal border with text. The man's clothing and hairstyle suggest he is from the Baroque period. The text in the border might give clues about who he is or why he was important. To learn more about the style and technique used in this portrait, look up the artist Morin, Jean.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean Morin
Artist

Jean Morin

Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.

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