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Charles, Duc de Chaulnes

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the bust of a man facing forward, with his body shown from the chest up. He has a broad face with a firm chin, prominent nose, and somewhat pursed lips. His hair is long, curly, and dark, cascading down his shoulders. He is dressed in aristocratic attire, including a large lace cravat and armor with visible pauldrons. The portrait is set within an oval frame with engraved text surrounding it. The background has textured lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1676
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3477 × 4138 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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