Jean Delpech, Marquis de Méréville

Pierre Drevet after Nicolas de Largillierre

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing forward with his head turned slightly to the right. He has defined eyebrows, a straight nose, and a slight smile. The man has thick, curly hair that falls past his shoulders. He is wearing high-collared clothing with a pleated collar and a draped garment. The portrait is in an oval frame with engraved text, and below it is a decorative cartouche with a coat of arms featuring two crowned lions. The background displays a detailed landscape with trees.