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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man's upper body. He faces slightly left while looking directly at the viewer. He has a youthful face with soft features, full cheeks, and fair complexion. His hair is wavy, cascading to his shoulders. He wears a dark, buttoned garment with a wide white collar. The ornate oval frame is decorated with a laurel wreath pattern. The background is dark and there is text in a banner around the frame and at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1673
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3500 × 4183 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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