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Michel de Marolles

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image is a finely detailed drawing of a man's upper body, positioned at a three-quarter angle, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. His facial features are clearly defined with distinct eyes, a narrow nose, a prominent mustache, and long wavy hair that falls to his shoulders. He is wearing a collared garment with a buttoned design visible down the front. There is no visible jewelry, and he is not holding any objects. The background is plain with a neatly outlined frame forming a border around the portrait. Below the portrait, text identifies him as "MICHAEL DE MAROLLES ABB. DE VILLELOIN" with a date of "1648," along with what appears to be a coat of arms or a decorative emblem.

Artwork Details

Date
1648
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3165 × 5100 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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