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Jean-François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal of Retz

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a person from the chest up, in a slightly three-quarter pose against an oval background. The individual is facing slightly to the right, with their gaze directed towards the viewer. They have shoulder-length hair with curls, a mustache, and goatee. The person is dressed in historical attire with a dark, buttoned garment and a wide, pointed white collar. They wear a large cross pendant around their neck. The upper background features textured lines around the oval portrait. Below the portrait, there is a coat of arms with religious symbols and a hat. The composition is framed by plain borders.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3291 × 4972 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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