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Michel le Tellier, by Jean Morin, ink, 1625

Michel le Tellier

Jean Morin

1625

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Michel le Tellier 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 portrait of a man with long hair and a mustache, wearing a dark robe with buttons down the front. The background is a solid color. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, with detailed features and a serious expression. The artist has used shading and texture to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The painting is an example of Baroque portraiture, characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, look up 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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