Portrait of a Man
1680
Medium
Plumbago on vellum
Dimensions
Oval, 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (132 x 107 mm)
Classification
Miniatures
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1944
Accession Number
44.36.3
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Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Portrait of a Man* by David Loggan, created in 1680, captures the refined elegance of late 17th-century portraiture in miniature form. Loggan, a Scottish-born engraver and draughtsman active in England, was renowned for his intricate detail and precision, skills honed through works like his famous *Oxonia Illustrata* views of Oxford. Rendered in plumbago—finely powdered graphite—on vellum, this oval miniature measures just 5¼ x 4¼ inches, making it a jewel-like object designed for intimate viewing. The medium of plumbago on vellum was prized for its silvery luster and ability ...