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Charles de Condren

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up, positioned in a seated or standing pose. He is looking slightly downwards to his right. The man's facial features include a receding hairline, thinning hair, and a closely cropped beard and mustache. His expression is serene and contemplative. He is wearing a high-collared garment that appears to be a robe or religious attire. Draped fabric with detailed folds surrounds him. He holds a small closed book in his hands. In the background, horizontal lines create a textured effect, while a border around the engraving and inscriptions beneath provide historical context and identification.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3122 × 4527 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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