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Jacques Tuboeuf, by Jean Morin, ink, 1625

Jacques Tuboeuf

Jean Morin

1625

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jacques Tuboeuf 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

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with curly hair and a white collar. He’s wearing a dark, textured jacket with a chain visible at his neck. The background is plain, but the edges of the frame are decorated with fancy, looping text in Latin. The artist used a mix of shading and fine lines to give the face depth. The paper looks old, with a subtle texture that makes the details pop. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create these precise, layered prints.

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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