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Cardinal Jules Mazarin

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a man with a slight left turn, facing the viewer with a composed expression. He has a moustache, a short goatee, a high forehead, and long hair partially covered by a skullcap. He wears a richly adorned clerical robe with a prominent collar and tassels. The portrait is in an octagonal frame decorated with fleur-de-lis and stars. At the bottom, there is a coat of arms with heraldic symbols. The background has a textured pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
1656
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3377 × 4349 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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