René Laudonnière Sablais (De Burdigale)

Charles Meryon after Crispijn de Passe I

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a man shown from the chest up within an oval frame. The man is facing forward with distinct facial features, a prominent nose, a pointed mustache, and a beard following his jawline. His hair is short and curly, styled away from his forehead. He wears a high-collared shirt with a decorative pattern visible beneath a doublet featuring puffed sleeves and decorative buttons. The outer frame includes decorations of fruit, vines, and leaves. Text in a stylized font appears above and below the oval frame. The background features detailed textures and lines as part of the etching design.