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Cardinal Jules Mazarin

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man with a prominent facial structure. He is slightly turned to his right, facing mostly forward. He has high cheekbones, a straight nose, a small mouth with a mustache, and a slightly pointed chin. His mid-length wavy hair is light in color and reaches just above his shoulders. He is wearing a formal garment with a high collar made of a heavy brocade or patterned fabric and a decorative tassel. An ornamental oval frame surrounds the man, with a densely shaded background. At the bottom of the frame, there is a heraldic crest featuring three five-pointed stars above a shell motif. The overall image has a classic and formal appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
1655
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3389 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
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