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Claudius de Saint-Simon, Prince-Evêque de Metz

Jean Daullé after Hyacinthe Rigaud

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man sitting in an ornate chair. He is facing forward with a composed expression, holding a book on his knee with one hand. He wears a detailed robe with a cross necklace around his neck. The background features a grand curtain with tassels and a large clock in the top left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1744
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3532 × 4689 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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