Gregorius Tarrisse

Balthasar Moncornet

Associated Names
Balthasar Moncornet

Artist, French, c. 1600 - 1668

The image shows an engraving of an older man in a hooded garment. The man is facing slightly to his left, with his head turned to the right, allowing a three-quarters view of his face. His facial features are sharp and defined, with prominent cheekbones and a lined forehead, indicating his age. His hair is mostly covered by the hood. He wears a long cloak with a hood over his shoulders, and the fabric appears textured and patterned. There is no visible jewelry, and his hands are not shown. The background is a simple, evenly hatched texture that guides the viewer's focus to the central figure. An oval border frames the portrait, with an inscription below providing identification details about the individual.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.2 x 11.4 cm (6 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 30.8 x 22.9 cm (12 1/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.208.67

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: B. Moncornet excd.; across bottom in plate: R.P.D. GREGORIVS TARRISSE SVPERIOR / GENERAL CONG. S. MAVRI. / Obijt An. 1648. Die 25. Sept. Aetatis Suae 74.

Wikidata ID

Q75120883

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