Who painted Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise?

Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise was painted by Balthasar Moncornet in 1634.

Where can I see Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise?

Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise?

Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise

Balthasar Moncornet , 1634

Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise 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

This 1634 engraving by Balthasar Moncornet depicts Henry de Lorraine, Fifth Duc de Guise, a prominent French nobleman of the 17th century, in a formal portrait.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving captures the sitter's aristocratic status, conveying his noble rank through meticulous detail and refined technique, consistent with mid-17th-century French portrait traditions.

Technique & Style

Executed using intaglio engraving, the work features intricate lines scratched into a metal plate, showcasing Moncornet's skill in a labor-intensive process requiring precise planning and execution.

History & Provenance

Part of Moncornet's series of around 45 portraits of contemporary notables, this engraving reflects the artist's activity in Rouen and Paris as a painter, engraver, and tapestry designer.

Artist & collection

Artist

Balthasar Moncornet

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.