
Picart, BernardFrench, Dutch, 1673–1733May one see it?
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
An accomplished engraver and draftsman from Paris, Bernard Picart settled in Amsterdam, where he converted to the Protestant faith and was active as a book illustrator. This bold and fresh drapery study was executed by Picart in preparation for an engraving that appeared in a book dated 1711.
Minneapolis Institute of Art