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René de Longueil

Claude Mellan

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a person in a three-quarter view facing slightly to their left. The individual has prominent facial features, including a mustache and a small goatee, with curly medium-length hair framing their face. They are dressed in an elaborate robe or coat with a thick scarf draped over their shoulders. The portrait is surrounded by a detailed oval frame with a coat of arms and a crown above it in a circular emblem below the frame. The background features fine lines, emphasizing the central figure in the oval portrait frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3389 × 4861 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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