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Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Robert Nanteuil after Philippe de Champaigne

National Gallery of Art

The portrait shows the upper body of a man turned slightly to his left, facing the viewer with a calm expression. He has long, wavy hair that extends past his shoulders and a neatly groomed mustache and beard. His facial features are refined, with arched eyebrows and a moderately pointed nose. He is clothed in a dark, draped garment with a prominent white collar. Surrounding him is an intricately designed oval frame with inscriptions, and below the frame is an ornate crest featuring a serpent and a crown. The background consists of fine lines that create a textured, neutral backdrop, enhancing the prominence of the subject within the oval frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1662
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3411 × 4383 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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