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Christophe de Thou

Jean Morin

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man showing him from the chest up. He is positioned facing the viewer, with a calm expression on his face. The individual has a high forehead, deep-set eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a defined chin. His hair is short and neatly arranged, and he wears a cap. He is dressed in a fur-trimmed coat over a garment with a high, pleated collar. The coat's texture is detailed, suggesting sophistication. Around him is an oval frame with text in Latin characters. The background is a textured surface within the oval frame.

Artwork Details

Date
1640-1650
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3342 × 4272 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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