Who created "Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques"?

Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques was created by François Chauveau|Jacques Van Merlen in ca. 1635–45.

When was "Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1635–45.

What medium is "Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques"?

Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques is Etching.

Is "Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques" in the public domain?

Yes, Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques

François Chauveau|Jacques Van Merlen

ca. 1635–45

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Sheet: 2 5/8 × 1 9/16 in. (6.7 × 4 cm)

Classification

Prints|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1945

Accession Number

45.101.43

Tags

MasksMonkeys

Art Historical Context

Behold the whimsical *Monkey Mask* from *Divers Masques* (Various Masks), a delightful etching created around 1635–45 by French engraver François Chauveau in collaboration with Jacques Van Merlen. Measuring just 2⅝ × 1⁹⁄₁₆ inches, this tiny print packs a punch of intricate detail, showcasing the artists' mastery of etching—a technique that uses acid to bite fine lines into a metal plate, allowing for precise, expressive reproductions ideal for decorative series like this one. Part of a broader collection of fantastical masks classified under Ornament & Architecture, the *Monkey Mask* captures...

About the Artist

François Chauveau|Jacques Van Merlen · 1613–1676

Comment on works: Miniature painter; History; Genre; Portraits

Monkey Mask, from Divers Masques

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