Artwork
Philippe II, King of Spain
Philippe II, King of Spain is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jean Morin. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Philippe II, King of Spain is a print created by French artist Jean Morin in 1625 using multiple techniques on laid paper. The work is a portrait of the Spanish monarch.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Philip II of Spain with a serious expression, dressed in formal attire featuring a fur collar and ornate coat. The image reflects the Baroque period's interest in portraiture and the representation of powerful figures.
Technique & Style
Morin employed a combination of etching, engraving, and stippling to achieve detailed shading and textures in the portrait. The use of mixed techniques on a single plate was an innovative approach that Morin helped popularize.
Context
Created during the Baroque period, the print is characteristic of the era's focus on detailed representation and ornate decoration, as seen in the subject's attire and the framing elements around the portrait.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Morin (c.1595 or 1605 – 1650) was a French baroque painter, printmaker, painter, etcher, engraver and publisher.
