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Francoys de Scepeaulx, by Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey, ink, 1564

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Overview

Francoys de Scepeaulx is a 1564 ink by Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey
When & what style?
1564 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a man, Francoys de Scepeaulx, in a simple setting. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in his face and clothes are very precise. This precision is interesting because it suggests the artist paid close attention to details. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth. To learn more about the method used to create this image, look into the technique: engraving.

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