Artwork
Gedeon Berbier-Du Metz
Gedeon Berbier-Du Metz is an ink print by the Baroque artist Gerard Edelinck. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gedeon Berbier-Du Metz is a 1674 engraving by Gérard Edelinck, a Flemish-born, naturalized French copper-plate engraver based in Paris. The work exemplifies late 17th-century French portrait engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving portrays Gedeon Berbier-Du Metz in a formal, period-typical composition. The subject is rendered with a serious expression, characterized by detailed eyes and eyebrows, set against a plain background that emphasizes his likeness.
Technique & Style
Executed in copper-plate engraving, the piece showcases Edelinck's skill in capturing intricate details, notably in the subject's curly hair, attire (dark jacket over a lighter shirt with a high collar), and facial features.
History & Provenance
Created in 1674 by Gérard Edelinck, who had settled in Paris since 1666 and later gained French citizenship. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
This engraving aligns with the broader artistic trends of the late 17th century in France, sharing similarities with the detailed, expressive qualities of the Baroque movement.
Legacy
While specific lasting impacts or notable exhibitions of *Gedeon Berbier-Du Metz* are not detailed, it contributes to the historical record of Edelinck's oeuvre and late 17th-century French engraving practices.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gérard Edelinck (20 October 1640 (baptized) – 2 April 1707) was a copper-plate engraver and print publisher of Flemish origin, who worked in Paris from 1666 and became a naturalized French citizen in 1675.
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