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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an upper body portrait of a man facing the viewer's left side. The man has long, curly hair, a prominent nose, full lips, and dark eyes. He is wearing a garment with a richly embroidered lace collar covering his shoulders and chest. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is an oval frame against a light, textured space, with no additional details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1667
Medium
engraving [proof impression]
Dimensions
3244 × 4094 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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