Cardinal Jules Mazarin
1661
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1661
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cardinal Jules Mazarin is a 1661 ink by Peter Ludwig van Schuppen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man in a large oval frame. His curly hair and mustache frame a stern face, and he wears a ruffled collar and dark robes. Around the oval, smaller scenes show people in classical poses, like a winged figure and a woman holding a scroll. The tiny scenes around the edges look like moral lessons or virtues—maybe wisdom or courage. The coat of arms at the bottom suggests this man held high rank, likely a church leader. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like Schuppen created such sharp details with just ink and lines.
Peter Ludwig van Schuppen (1675–1675) was an artist.
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