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Francois de Clermont Tonnerre

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the chest up. The man faces forward with his body slightly turned to the right. He has a delicate face with a slightly pointed chin, a straight nose, and a subtle smile. He has medium-length curly hair framing his face. He wears a historical garment with a wide collar and a dark buttoned jacket. The clothing appears to be from an earlier era, possibly the 17th century. Surrounding him is an oval decorative border with intricate detailing. Below the border is a shield with two crossed keys and a crown-like ornament. The background has fine horizontal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1655
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3233 × 4194 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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