Artwork
Jacques Thubeuf
Jacques Thubeuf is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Michel Lasne. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jacques Thubeuf is an engraving on laid paper created by Michel Lasne in 1628. The print is a portrait of a man, executed in fine lines that convey texture and depth.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in three-quarter view, wearing attire suggestive of a clergyman or scholar. His right hand rests on a book or papers, and the background features a draped fabric, contributing to a formal atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Lasne's engraving technique is characterized by fine lines and cross-hatching, which lend the portrait its detailed texture and depth. The use of laid paper is also notable.
History & Provenance
Michel Lasne, trained under Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck, established himself in Paris by 1621. He later became the official engraver to King Louis XIII in 1633, indicating a rise to prominence during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michel Lasne (Caen, ca. 1590–4 December 1667, Paris), was a French engraver, draughtsman and collector. Lasne was born in Caen and was the son of a goldsmith. He was a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Antwerp for…
