1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henri de Lorraine, duc de Guise 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 man with curly hair and a ruffled collar. He’s looking straight ahead, his expression serious but calm. The edges of the frame are decorated with fancy script that spells out his name and title. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create texture, especially in his hair and clothing. This kind of detailed linework is a hallmark of printmaking techniques. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made intricate prints.
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
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