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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man. He is positioned slightly facing the viewer's left and has long, thick, curly hair framing his face. His facial features include a composed expression with his eyes gazing towards the viewer, a straight nose, and closed lips. He is dressed in ornate clothing with a richly patterned collar, elaborate embroidery, and elegant fabric. There is an embroidered star visible on the right side of his chest. There are no visible accessories or objects held in his hands. The background of the image is an oval frame with text encircling it, and there are decorative crowns and letters in the corners outside the frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1676
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3489 × 4183 px
Public Domain
Yes
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