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Chancellor Bouchert

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body captured in a forward-facing position. The man has a round face with prominent cheekbones and a slightly downturned mouth framed by full, curly hair that extends down to his shoulders. His clothing consists of a dark, formal garment featuring a wide, white collar that extends across his chest and is adorned with a decorative, patterned tassel or brooch. The background is simple with a circular border encircling the portrait, featuring engraved text that frames the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1676
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3544 × 4227 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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