1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Charles, Cardinal Borromeo is a 1625 ink by Jean Morin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a man in old-fashioned clothes with a serious face. He's dressed like a high-ranking church official. You can see intricate details in his robes and hat. The man is Saint Charles, Cardinal Borromeo, a historical figure. He looks solemn and important. The artist used a lot of lines and shading to create this image. To learn more about this kind of detailed artwork, look up the technique: etching.
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
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