1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Francois de Sales is a 1625 ink by Jean Morin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a robe. He’s wearing a cross necklace and has a serious expression. The background is a plain, dark frame that makes him stand out. The artist used tiny dots and lines to create the texture of his clothes and skin. This was a common way to make prints look detailed back then. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made sharp, precise prints.
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
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