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Cardinal Jules Mazarin

Robert Nanteuil after Pierre Mignard I

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the chest up, positioned in a three-quarter view facing the viewer's left. The man's facial features are well-defined, with a prominent nose, a mustache, and a neatly trimmed beard. His hair is long, curly, and light in color, falling to his shoulders. He is wearing a high-collared garment with a broad collar over a robe. Surrounding him is an elaborate oval frame with inscriptions, and elaborate drapery featuring decorative elements such as wreaths and star motifs. Behind the frame, the background is filled with classical architectural elements such as columns and ornate drapery.

Artwork Details

Date
1660
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4026 × 3310 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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