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Cardinal Jules Mazarin

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

This image is a portrait showing a person from the waist up. The individual is facing forward but with their head slightly turned to their right, looking directly at the viewer. The person has a mustache and goatee, wavy hair reaching to their shoulders, and is dressed in a garment with a wide collar and intricate button detailing along the front. Around their neck is a decorative piece resembling a brooch or medallion. The portrait is framed with an ornate border of oak leaves, with a plain shaded background emphasizing the person as the focal point.

Artwork Details

Date
1656
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3388 × 4349 px
Public Domain
Yes
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