Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy
Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy was an eighteenth-century graphic artist active from 1724 to 1778. Known primarily for his prints and engravings, his artistic record is evidenced by fifteen works currently represented in major museum collections. His prints are held by institutions including the Rijksmuseum, the National Gallery of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art, attesting to his historical recognition.
The artist explored a range of subjects, moving between formal portraiture, genre scenes, and landscape compositions. Prominent works include a documented Self-Portrait and the focused genre study Jongeman aan een tafel bouwt een kaartenhuis. His portfolio also contains distinctive pieces such as the portrait Portret van een onbekende vrouw met parelsnoer and the integrated landscape Landschap met het portret van François-Jacques de Chastenet Puységur in een medaillon. Further examples include the study Figuren in een grot.
The verifiable existence of fifteen high-quality Antoine de Marcenay de Ghuy prints in established collections underscores his significance as an eighteenth-century graphic artist. Today, many of these works are preserved in the public domain, making downloadable artwork widely accessible for scholarship and appreciation.
