Artwork
Cardinal Arnaud d'Ossat
Cardinal Arnaud d'Ossat is a print by the Baroque artist Gerard Edelinck. It dates from 1681 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cardinal Arnaud d'Ossat is a black-and-white engraving created by Gérard Edelinck in 1681. The print is a portrait of a high-ranking clergy member.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an older man, identified as Cardinal Arnaud d'Ossat, wearing clerical attire including a tall hat and robe. A chain with a coat of arms hangs around his neck, signifying his status.
Technique & Style
Edelinck employed chiaroscuro, using shading to create contrast between the subject's face and the dark background, thus drawing attention to the cardinal's features.
History & Provenance
Gérard Edelinck, a Flemish-born engraver who became a French citizen in 1675, produced the work in Paris, where he had been active since 1666. The engraving is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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.
