The Siege of La Rochelle [plate 15 of 16; set comprises 1952.8.97-112]

Michel Lasne and Abraham Bosse

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man named "Gaston de France" with a round face, wavy, shoulder-length hair, a mustache, and a goatee. He wears elaborate clothing with a lace collar. The portrait is within a decorative frame with scroll-like elements and a crown on top. Surrounding the portrait are military objects like flags, shields, swords, and muskets arranged symmetrically. The background has a detailed arrangement of these items, emphasizing a regal and martial theme. A banner around the portrait reads "PRESENTES VIVARE VNIQVE DVROR."