France / 1692
Pierre de Montarsis
Look closely at Pierre de Montarsis. Engraved portrait of a light-skinned man with long, curly hair looking left with wide eyes and paging through a book.
Which detail would have made someone stop and look at this print? The Art Institute dates Pierre de Montarsis to 1692.
A CLOSER LOOK
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Antoine Coypel (French, 1661-1722) made this print. The museum dates it 1692.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoPierre de MontarsisOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.