Who created "Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman"?

Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman was created by Jean Lenfant in 1649.

What medium is "Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman"?

Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman is engraving on laid paper.

Is "Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman

Jean Lenfant

1649

Medium

engraving on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 36.2 x 27.2 cm (14 1/4 x 10 11/16 in.) sheet: 37.1 x 28.3 cm (14 5/8 x 11 1/8 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Gift of John O'Brien

Accession Number

1985.44.3

Art Historical Context

Step into the refined world of 17th-century French portraiture with *Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman*, an exquisite engraving by Jean Lenfant 1649. Lenfant, a skilled Parisian engraver active during the Baroque era, masterfully captured the sitter's dignified poise on laid paper—a period-favorite medium prized for its subtle texture from visible chain lines, ideal for holding fine ink details. Measuring about 14 by 11 inches, this print exemplifies the era's technical precision, where engravers like Lenfant incised copper plates to create intricate lines, shading, and textures that mimicked p...

Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman

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