Portrait of the Painter François Gysels
ca. 1620–30
Medium
Pen and black ink and two shades of gray wash over graphite on vellum, framing lines in pen and brown ink
Dimensions
6 13/16 x 5 5/8 in. (17.3 x 14.3 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Anne and Jean Bonna Gift, 2001
Accession Number
2001.124
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About this artwork
This drawings titled "Portrait of the Painter François Gysels" by David Bailly dates to ca. 1620–30. Executed in pen and black ink and two shades of gray wash over graphite on vellum, framing lines in pen and brown ink, this work exemplifies the craftsmanship associated with Drawings and Prints. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art h...