Jean de Mesgrigny
1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean de Mesgrigny is a 1652 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is a portrait of a man with long hair and a mustache, wearing a robe and holding a round object. The background is a light color, and the man is surrounded by an oval frame with text at the top and bottom. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes are looking straight ahead. The robe he is wearing is draped over his shoulders, and the round object he is holding is not clearly visible. This portrait is an example of the Baroque movement, characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, explore the works of artist Robert Nanteuil, who created this engraving in 1652.
