Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an ink print by the Baroque artist Peter Ludwig van Schuppen. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Man is an engraving created by Peter Ludwig van Schuppen in 1675.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man with a serious expression, dressed in elaborate attire, gazing directly at the viewer.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs a range of lines to achieve shading and texture, a conventional method for adding depth to prints of this type. The artist's use of linework creates a detailed, realistic representation of the subject's face and clothing.
Artist & collection
