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Henri II d'Orléans, Duc de Longueville

Robert Nanteuil after Philippe de Champaigne

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraved portrait depicting the upper body of a person facing slightly to the right. The individual has a solemn expression and distinct facial features, including a long nose, full lips with a thin mustache, and a small beard. They have long, curly hair that reaches the shoulders and are adorned in historical clothing with intricate details, including a decorated coat, lace collar, and draped sash. The person is not wearing visible jewelry. The portrait is framed in an oval with an inscription of the person's identity. Surrounding the portrait are classical motifs and text, with lines of poetry at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1655
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3402 × 4772 px
Public Domain
Yes
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