Hardouin de Perefixe
1665
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1665
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hardouin de Perefixe is a 1665 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a white collar. He’s wearing a dark coat and looks straight ahead with a serious face. Around his neck is a lacy ruffle, and his hands rest on a folded piece of paper. The border is packed with tiny star shapes and swirling lines, making it look fancy. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving it depth. Look up engraving next to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
