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Cardinal de Retz

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

It is a portrait of a man facing slightly left. He has a slightly rounded face, pronounced eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a small mustache. He has wavy, mid-length hair and is wearing a clerical robe with an embellished pattern and high collar. Around his neck is a chain with a large cross pendant. The background is a simple, lightly patterned surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3420 × 4472 px
Public Domain
Yes
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