Francois, Duc de Beaufort

Robert Nanteuil after Jean Nocret

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man depicted from the mid-torso up. He is standing with his body slightly turned to one side while facing the viewer directly. His facial features include a long, narrow face with a pronounced nose, and thick eyebrows. He has long, curly hair that cascades down past his shoulders. He is dressed in elaborate clothing featuring a richly ornate armor with intricate detailing, over which a fabric with a finely embroidered lace collar is layered. The man is holding a baton or staff in one hand. The image is framed with an elaborate border of leaves and scrollwork. The background is a plain, subdued canvas.