Artwork
Jean Baptiste de Vignerod
Jean Baptiste de Vignerod is a print by Jean Morin. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jean Morin, a French painter and printmaker, created the print 'Jean Baptiste de Vignerod' around 1645. It is a portrait of Jean Baptiste de Vignerod, Abbé de Richelieu, held in the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jean Baptiste de Vignerod, a high-ranking cleric, seated in a dark robe with a white collar and cuffs. The subject's identity is confirmed by the inscription at the bottom of the print.
Technique & Style
Morin employed a combination of etching and engraving techniques to create the portrait. The print features chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to achieve a dramatic effect, with precise rendering of the subject's face and hands.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
