Christophe de Thou

Jean Morin

Associated Names
Jean Morin

Artist, French, c. 1600 - 1650

The image shows a portrait of a man in an upright position, gazing forward. He has angular facial features, a slightly furrowed brow, and thin lips. His head is covered by a triangular cap, and he wears a garment with a high fur collar. A ruffled or pleated shirt collar is visible underneath. The background includes an oval border with text reading "MESSIRE CHRISTOPHE DE THOY PREMIER PRESIDENT" and the Roman numeral date "MDLXXVII." The inner background behind the man is textured with lined detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.53.20

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Mazel 2004, no. 88, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1945

  • Hornibrook, Murray and Charles Petitjean. Catalogue of the Engraved Portraits by Jean Morin (c.1590-1650). Cambridge: University Press, 1945.

2004

  • Mazel, Jean. Catalogue raisonné de l'oeuvre gravé de Jean Morin. Paris, 2004.

Wikidata ID

Q65572172

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