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Engraved print in black ink of a man standing, dressed in 17th-century clothing that includes a cape, a ruffled collar, and boots up to his knees, in a country setting. Though he h
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France / 1682

Crispin

Crispin

Look closely at Crispin. Engraved print in black ink of a man standing, dressed in 17th-century clothing that includes a cape, a ruffled collar, and boots up to his knees, in a country setting.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What does this image choose to preserve? The Art Institute dates Crispin to 1682.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Theodorus Netscher (Dutch, born France, 1661-1732) made this print. The museum dates it 1682.

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

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