Artwork
Henri de Lorraine, comte d'Harcourt
Henri de Lorraine, comte d'Harcourt 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:around circumference in plate in border: HENRI.DE.LORRAINE.COMTE.D'HARCOURT.GRAND.ESCVYER.DE.FRANCE.; lower left in plate: Ph Champaigne pinx; lower right in plate: I Morin scul cum priu Regis; across top verso in b rown ink: Hene de Loraine Count de Harcourt; lRv//in graphite: H & P 20 / i/iii / (illegible) / (ille gible) / R.D.58 / H & P 20 I / 150-
About this work
Overview
Henri de Lorraine, comte d'Harcourt, is depicted in a 1625 portrait print by French Baroque artist Jean Morin, combining etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Henri de Lorraine, comte d'Harcourt, is portrayed with meticulous attention to detail, wearing a lace collar and a dark coat, conveying his noble status through attire and dignified demeanor.
Technique & Style
Morin's innovative technique of combining etching, engraving, and stippling on a single plate achieves remarkable texture, evident in the curly hair and clothing. The stippling method, involving tiny dots, adds depth and nuance to the image.
History & Provenance
Created in 1625, the print showcases Morin's pioneering work in mixed printmaking techniques. The artist's signature at the bottom confirms attribution.
Context
As a Baroque print, it reflects the era's emphasis on detailed realism and the growing popularity of portrait prints among European nobility.
Legacy
This work exemplifies Morin's influence on printmaking, particularly his integration of etching and engraving, which would impact subsequent generations of artists.
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Artist
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
