1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Henry IV is a 1625 ink by Jean Morin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching and engraving portrait depicts a man with short, curly hair and a mustache, wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a light-colored sash. The man's gaze is directed to the right side of the image. The background of the portrait is a solid color, with a subtle texture visible in the etching. The portrait is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and shading that give the subject a sense of depth and dimensionality. The use of stippling adds a sense of texture and visual interest to the image. The portrait is a fine example of Baroque-era portraiture, with its emphasis on realism and attention to detail. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Morin, Jean.
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
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