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Guillaume du Vair

François Langlois

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man, shown from the chest upwards. He is facing forward with his head slightly turned to his left. The man has distinct facial features, including a pronounced nose and a long beard. His hair is styled back and relatively short. He is wearing a coat with a large fur collar over clothing that includes a high, white collar visible around his neck. The portrait is enclosed within an oval frame adorned with scrollwork and a crown above the man's head. There is intricate engraving surrounding the frame. Latin text is inscribed below the image. The background is simple, emphasizing the portrait and the decorative frame.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3066 × 4393 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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