1762
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Nicolas Rene Berryer is a 1762 ink by Johann Georg Wille, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, wearing a long, dark robe with a white collar and cuffs. He has long, curly hair and is looking directly at the viewer. His right arm is resting on a table beside him, which holds a book and some papers. The man's expression is serious, and his posture is formal. The background of the painting is dark, with some faint details visible behind the man. The painting is an example of a formal portrait from the Baroque period. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Baroque.
Johann Georg Wille, or Jean Georges Wille (5 November 1715, near Biebertal – 5 April 1808, Paris) was a German-born copper engraver, who spent most of his life in France. He also worked as an art dealer.
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