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Hippolyte Feret

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust portrait of a man seated and facing slightly towards the viewer's right. He has a prominent nose, calm expression, and wears a cap with some hair visible. The man is adorned in a high-collared garment with a gathered front design. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the portrait. The background features an oval frame with an inscription and the portrait is rendered in sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1669
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3333 × 4116 px
Public Domain
Yes
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