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Jacques Auguste de Thou, by Jean Morin, ink, 1625

Jacques Auguste de Thou

Jean Morin

1625

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jacques Auguste de Thou 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

The image is an oval portrait of a man with short dark hair and a ruffled collar. He is wearing a dark fur-trimmed coat and is looking to the right. The background is a mottled gray color. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. The ruffled collar adds a touch of elegance to the overall portrait. This portrait is a great example of the Baroque style, which is characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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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