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François Le Clerc Du Tremblay, Known as Père Joseph

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man seated in a side profile position. He has a solemn expression, distinct features, and a long beard. He is wearing a hooded robe and there is a wooden cross and a small depiction of a crucified figure in the background. The image also contains a cross-hatched pattern and an inscription in French below the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1638
Medium
engraving on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
2664 × 4538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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