Artwork
Etienne Pasquier
Etienne Pasquier is an ink print by the Baroque artist Léonard Gaultier. It dates from 1617 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Etienne Pasquier' is an engraving created by Léonard Gaultier in 1617. It is a portrait of an older man, presented in a formal style characteristic of Gaultier's work.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man with curly hair, dressed in a dark robe, surrounded by a round border inscribed with Latin text. Additional Latin text appears below the image. The subject is Etienne Pasquier, though the print's specific meaning or context is not explicitly stated.
Technique & Style
Gaultier's engraving is notable for its precise, detailed linework, which creates texture and shading, particularly in the subject's beard and robe. The style is formal and stiff, reflecting the influence of artists such as the Wierix brothers and Crispyn van de Passe.
History & Provenance
Léonard Gaultier, active in Paris from around 1561 until his death in 1641, was a prolific engraver who worked primarily with the graver. 'Etienne Pasquier' is one of many portraits and prints produced during his career.
Artist & collection
Artist
Léonard Gaultier, or, as he sometimes signed himself, Galter, a French engraver, was born at Mainz about 1561, and died in Paris in 1641.
