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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a man in a portrait. He is facing slightly to his left, looking towards the viewer. He has a serene expression with slightly arched eyebrows and curly, shoulder-length hair. The man is wearing dark formal attire with a wide, white collar. The background is plain, and the portrait is set within an oval frame with intricate patterns and text. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
1670
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3544 × 4185 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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