Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man, by Etienne Gantrel, ink, 1677
Portrait of a Man, by Etienne Gantrel, ink, 1677

Portrait of a Man is an ink print by the Baroque artist Etienne Gantrel. It dates from 1677 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1677 by Etienne Gantrel, Portrait of a Man is an engraving that exemplifies the artist's skill in printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a man with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket, lost in quiet contemplation. His facial features are rendered in detail, with a subtle smile.

Technique & Style

Gantrel employed various techniques, including cross-hatching and stippling, to achieve texture and shading. The background, composed of lines and dots, creates a sense of depth, characteristic of Baroque art's dramatic lighting and detailed textures.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Rosenwald Collection open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.