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Francois Bosquet

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man shown from the chest up. He is positioned facing slightly towards the right, looking directly at the viewer. The man has a round face with prominent eyebrows, a short beard, and curly, shoulder-length gray hair that is neatly styled. He is wearing a clerical outfit, evident from the wide collar and the fitted robe or garment. Around his neck, he wears a long chain with a large cross pendant. The background of the image is plain and features a decorative oval frame surrounding the portrait, with Latin text inscribed in the border. Below the oval, there is a decorative crest or emblem.

Artwork Details

Date
1671
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3399 × 4227 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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