Artwork
Dr. Henry Blackwood, Jr.
Dr. Henry Blackwood, Jr. is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Claude Mellan. It dates from 1643 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Dr.
About this work
Overview
Dr. Henry Blackwood, Jr. is a print created by Claude Mellan in 1643 using the engraving technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print is a portrait of a man identified as Dr. Henry Blackwood, Jr., depicted with a serious expression and detailed facial features. The text surrounding the oval frame indicates his profession and association with Paris.
Technique & Style
Mellan employed fine lines to achieve a sense of depth and dimensionality, particularly in the subject's face and hands. The contrast between the detailed foreground and plain background emphasizes the portrait.
Artist & collection
