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Rene, Marquis de Maisons

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of a man, shown from the upper body up. He is slightly turned to the left but facing forward, with a mustache, defined eyes, curly hair just above his shoulders, and a subtle smile. He wears a garment with a fur collar and patterned fabric underneath, suggesting formal or ceremonial attire. There is no visible jewelry, but the clothing is ornate. The background features an oval frame within a rectangular border with a distinct pattern, and a decorative coat of arms at the bottom of the oval frame. The overall texture of the portrait indicates it is an engraving, displaying intricate lines and shading for detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1653
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3411 × 4294 px
Public Domain
Yes
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