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Louis de Bourbon-Vendome, Duc de Mercoeur

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an artistic portrait of a man positioned in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to the right. He is holding an object resembling a baton or staff, with a strong posture and his left hand extended. The man has a focused gaze, a prominent nose, slight smile, medium-length, curly hair, and is dressed in ornate armor with a cape draped over his left shoulder. The background features a textured oval frame with decorative elements such as coronets and ribbons.

Artwork Details

Date
1649
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3244 × 4627 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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