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Philippe, Duc d'Orléans

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an oval portrait of a man's upper body, from the shoulders up. The man is facing slightly to the right but looking directly at the viewer. He has long curly hair, reaching his shoulders. His facial features include a pointed chin, full lips, and wide, slightly arched eyebrows. He is wearing detailed attire with a lace cravat and a garment featuring a fleur-de-lis pattern. The clothing has intricate embellishments. There are no visible objects or jewelry on him. The background features an ornate border with text and fleur-de-lis motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
1671
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3500 × 4172 px
Public Domain
Yes
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