Artwork
Armand de Bourbon
Armand de Bourbon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Balthasar Moncornet. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Armand de Bourbon is the subject of a 1634 engraving on laid paper by Balthasar Moncornet, one of approximately 45 portraits of prominent 17th-century figures created by the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Armand de Bourbon with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing his curly hair, serious expression, and attire, including a high collar adorned with lace or ribbon, set against a plain background within a circular dotted border.
Technique & Style
Moncornet employed characteristic Baroque-era printmaking techniques, utilizing lines and shading to achieve depth, particularly evident in the rendering of the subject's face and clothing.
History & Provenance
Balthasar Moncornet, active in both Rouen and Paris, created this work during his prolific career, which concluded with his death in Paris in 1668.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.
