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François Langlois

Jean Pesne, after Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed black and white drawing of the upper body of a man. He is positioned with his body turned slightly to the left, while his face is angled slightly to the right, looking towards the viewer. The man has a full, curly beard and curly hair peeking from under a wide-brimmed hat. His facial expression is neutral and relaxed. He is dressed in a loose, folded garment with visible textures, resembling a flowing cloak or robe, and a lighter undergarment, likely a shirt. On his right arm, he has a decorative fabric or embroidery with a detailed design. In his hands, he holds bagpipes with the instrument's pipes and airbag clearly visible. His left hand is holding another part of the instrument. The background comprises a subtly textured or shaded surface, possibly indicating depth behind him, with the snout of an animal, likely a dog, peeking from the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1645
Medium
etching on laid paper [proof before title]
Dimensions
8035 × 10978 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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