1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Honorine Grimberge, comtesse de Bossu is a 1625 ink by Jean Morin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a woman with curly hair, wearing a pearl necklace and a dark dress with a white collar. She is shown from the chest up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait, likely from the Baroque period. The level of detail and realism in the painting indicate a high level of skill and craftsmanship. The painting is an example of a Baroque portrait, characterized by its attention to detail and realism. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
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