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Alphonse du Plessis Richelieu, Cardinal of Lyon

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up, facing forward with a slight turn of his head. He has deep-set eyes, prominent cheekbones, a moustache, and wavy hair beneath a cap. He is wearing clerical clothing with a high collar, buttons down the front, and a capelet. The background has a lined pattern. Inscribed text identifies him as Alphonsus Cardinalis, Archiepiscopus Lugdunensis, and includes details about the artist and creation date.

Artwork Details

Date
1636
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3177 × 4727 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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