Pierre de Montarsis
Gérard Edelinck
key Notes:
Engraved Portrait, Baroque Detail
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Dimensions:
Image: 34.4 × 28.6 cm (13 9/16 × 11 5/16 in.); Sheet: 42.2 × 34.8 cm (16 5/8 × 13 3/4 in.)
medium:
Engraving on paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
The artwork titled "Pierre de Montarsis" is an engraving by Gérard Edelinck, based on a painting by Charles-Antoine Coypel. Edelinck, a prominent engraver of the Baroque period, was known for his skill in reproducing the works of other artists, and this piece exemplifies his collaboration with Coypel, a noted French painter of the Rococo era.
Description of the work:
The engraving "Pierre de Montarsis" by Gérard Edelinck, after Charles-Antoine Coypel, exhibits a finely detailed portrayal of the subject, characterized by precise line work and a strong sense of depth achieved through meticulous shading. The composition is marked by its balanced arrangement and the careful rendering of textures, which highlight the sitter's dignified expression and elaborate attire.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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