Gaspar Charrier, King's Secretary

Antoine Masson

Created:

Movement:

n.d.

Baroque

key Notes:

Engraved Portraiture, Baroque Detail

Dimensions:

Image: 34 × 26.3 cm (13 7/16 × 10 3/8 in.); Plate: 34.3 × 26.8 cm (13 9/16 × 10 9/16 in.); Sheet: 34.6 × 27.1 cm (13 5/8 × 10 11/16 in.)

medium:

Engraving on ivory laid paper

Difficulty:

Expert

New game

story of the work:

"Gaspar Charrier, King's Secretary" is an engraving by Antoine Masson, based on a painting by Thomas Blanchet, depicting Gaspar Charrier, who served as a secretary to the French king. The work exemplifies Masson's skill in engraving, capturing the intricate details and textures of the original painting, and reflects the prominence of Charrier's role within the royal administration during the 17th century.

Description of the work:

The engraving "Gaspar Charrier, King's Secretary" by Antoine Masson, after Thomas Blanchet, depicts a finely detailed portrait of Gaspar Charrier, characterized by intricate line work that captures the texture of his clothing and the subtle expressions of his face. Executed on ivory laid paper, the work exemplifies the precision and skill of 17th-century French engraving, highlighting Masson's ability to convey depth and realism through the medium.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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