Jean Jouvenet
1707
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1707
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean Jouvenet is a 1707 ink by Antoine Trouvain, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man with curly hair and a ruffled collar. He’s mid-gesture, one hand raised as if speaking or conducting, while the other holds a palette and brushes. The background is simple, with a few curved lines framing his face and shoulders. The text below names him *Jean Jouvenet*, calling him a royal painter and director of the Academy. The artist who made this print, Antoine Trouvain, used fine lines to build up shadows and textures—notice how the curls and fabric look almost three-dimensional. Want to see more? Look up engraving to see how artists like Trouvain created such detail with just ink and lines.
