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Cardinal Jules Mazarin

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait of a man, focusing on his upper body in a three-quarter view. He has a mustache, a pointed chin beard, and long, neatly combed hair that partially covers his ears. He is dressed in a formal garment with a high, wide collar and a decorative clasp. The man appears to be wearing a cloak with visible patterns. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by him. The background features a repeated pattern of stars and an oval frame encircling his image, inscribed with text.

Artwork Details

Date
1659
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3400 × 4283 px
Public Domain
Yes
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