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Dominique de Ligny

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with medium-length, wavy hair, wearing clerical attire. He is positioned slightly to the side but facing forward in an ornate oval frame with the inscription "DE LIGNY MELDENSIUM" around it. Below the portrait is a coat of arms with various symbols, set against a background of finely etched lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1661
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3390 × 4404 px
Public Domain
Yes
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