The image is a portrait displaying the upper body of an individual, shown from the chest upwards. The person is facing slightly to the left with their head turned towards the viewer. They have distinct facial features including a pronounced nose, full lips, and clear eyes. The individual's long, curly hair falls past their shoulders. They are wearing a richly decorated garment with a high collar, fastened with a decorative tie at the neck. In the background, there are two heraldic symbols placed in the corners around the oval frame of the portrait. The artwork has a textured, engraved appearance with cross-hatching providing shade and depth. Below the portrait, there is text containing the individual's name and titles, surrounded by an ornate, decorative border.
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The image is a portrait displaying the upper body of an individual, shown from the chest upwards. The person is facing slightly to the left with their head turned towards the viewer. They have distinct facial features including a pronounced nose, full lips, and clear eyes. The individual's long, curly hair falls past their shoulders. They are wearing a richly decorated garment with a high collar, fastened with a decorative tie at the neck. In the background, there are two heraldic symbols placed in the corners around the oval frame of the portrait. The artwork has a textured, engraved appearance with cross-hatching providing shade and depth. Below the portrait, there is text containing the individual's name and titles, surrounded by an ornate, decorative border.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Armand de Bourbon

Balthasar Moncornet after Luggert van Anse

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 15.9 x 10.6 cm (6 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.) sheet: 21.9 x 15.1 cm (8 5/8 x 5 15/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1991.208.68
Credit line
Gift of John O'Brien
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • male
  • portrait
  • engraving
  • Armand de Bourbon
Inscription

lower center in plate: B. Moncornet excud. auec priuilege du Roy; lower right in plate: L. Anse Pinx; across bottom in plate: ARMAND DE BOVRBON, Prince de Conty, Prince / du Sang, Pair de France, Gouuerneur et Lieutenant general / pour le Roy ...

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